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Some highlights here of how we are transforming rural communities across continents, through our USAID funded Cooperative Development Program. Land O'Lakes Venture37 Cooperative Resilience and Equity Activity (CORE) Cooperative Development Activity 4 (CD4)

Driving Agricultural Transformation in Tanzania By focusing on strategic growth in livestock, fisheries, and crops, the 25-year Agricultural Transformation Plan aims to build a strong agricultural framework that supports smallholder farmers and SMEs. Private sector involvement from the start is crucial, and organizing smallholder farmers into groups is a key step in providing better support. Elizabeth Missokia Director of ATO Tanzania emphasizes that a conducive policy environment and effective communication are vital for attracting private sector investment. With AATI’s support in developing the ATO Tanzania and the masterplan, we are committed to creating a roadmap for collaboration between governments, businesses, and MSMEs. Together, we can shape a thriving agricultural future. #AgriculturalTransformation #FoodSystems #PrivateSector #TanzaniaAgriculture #SmallholderFarmers #PublicPrivatePartnerships #AATI #PoultryFutures

Food Systems | Poultry Futures Forum 2024 "We’ve developed a 25-year Agricultural Transformation Plan that covers strategic growth in livestock, fisheries, and crops. Private sector involvement is essential from the start, and smallholder farmers, despite their scale, play a significant role. By organizing them into groups, we can better support them and SMEs to build a strong framework. However, these farmers need more support, and a conducive policy environment is crucial to attract private sector investment. Effective communication and coordination are key—how do we come together to create a roadmap for governments, businesses, and MSMEs?" - Elizabeth Misyoka, Director, ATO Tanzania #PoultryFutures #YouthInAgriculture #FoodSecurity #AGRAImpact #FoodSystems

Check out the U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council (OCDC) spotlight below to learn more about the work we're doing in #CooperativeDevelopment. Cooperative Resilience and Equity Activity (CORE) Cooperative Development Activity 4 (CD4)

🚀 Exciting News! LEGS: Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards and SEADS Standards are collaborating on a groundbreaking Joint Assessment Tool! This innovative resource will merge assessment checklists from both organizations into one accessible tool, simplifying the process of determining necessary support for mixed farming and agro-pastoral communities in crisis. 🛠️ The tool is currently being piloted in Malawi by Alistair Short from SEADS, alongside colleagues from Malawi's Ministry of Agriculture, Catholic Relief Services, and Concern Worldwide. This hands-on testing will ensure the tool meets the real needs of communities on the ground. The goal is to enhance early decision-making for local communities. Stay tuned for the official launch in the coming months! #AgroPastoralCommunities #CrisisResponse #JointAssessment #LEGS #SEADS #AgricultureSupport #Innovation

One of the key challenges facing Africa's livestock sector is the lack of awareness about how we can truly maximize opportunities. As tech enthusiasts, there are innovative ways we can drive certainty and improvement, especially in the livestock sector. This is a call to young Agric-tech enthusiasts to join the Twitter Space hosted by the Alliance for Sustainable Livestock. Let’s connect with Dr. Mona Hassan Ahmed for an engaging session on 26th 0ct, 2024 , where together we can contribute to the growth of Livestock sector, improve the livelihoods of rural smallholder farmers, in tackling food insecurity and climate change across Africa. #AVSL #ASL #Sustainableivestocksystem #africalivestocksystem #africanvoicesforsustainblelivestock

Livestock farmers plays a crucial role in rural areas and developing economies. In making livestock systems more sustainable, we need to incorporate the triple bottom line concept in our solutions. Incorporating the triple-bottom-line approach in the transformation of this sector will help us achieve sustainable livestock systems that are profitable, inclusive and eco-friendly. At ASL our solutions and approaches priorities people, planet and profit as we believe these three work together in achieving sustainability. Engage with us on Twitter :@all4livestock #foodsecurity #foodsystemstransformation #sustainablesystems  #smallholderfarmers  #climatechange #adversity #advocacy #ruraldevelopment #ruralinnovation International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Malteser International International Development Research Centre (IDRC) International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation USDA

Smallholder farmers are key to transformation of the livestock systems in Nigeria. Yet they face myriad of challenges. We need to devise solutions that integrates economic livelihood considerations, environmental sustainability(climate-smart) goals, and advocacy efforts. By addressing these interconnected challenges and harnessing the potential of livestock farming as a driver of rural development, we can create resilient and prosperous communities while safeguarding the environment for future generations. #foodsecurity #foodsystemstransformation #Sustanablesystem #smallholderfarmers #climatechange #adversity #advocacy #ruraldevelopment #ruralinnovation International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Malteser International International Development Research Centre (IDRC)) Acumen International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Since 2019, NAIS has been reshaping agriculture in Rwanda by protecting farmers against unpredictable disasters, pests, and livestock diseases. With government subsidies, it's making insurance more affordable for farmers and fostering financial resilience across key sectors like crops and livestock. Farmers like Mugiraneza Elissa and Niyoyita Peace have shared how NAIS saved their livelihoods, ensuring they can continue their farming businesses despite setbacks. Learn more about how NAIS is making a difference and what’s next for Rwanda’s agricultural future. 📲 Read full story on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dD2m2sRR _ #insurance #Insure_Africa #Insurancenews #Insuranceblog #insureafricagist #insurancegist #insuranceforum