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Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security
IGAD activities in the Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security Programme Area are based on the Regional Food Security Strategy drawn up for the period 2005 - 2008. The Strategy envisages regional actions for boosting food production, improving marketing and providing safety nets for vulnerable populations.
The programme has the following components:
(1) Boosting Agriculture, Livestock and Fish Production
- IGAD Livestock Policy Initiative Project
- Fertiliser and Inputs Programme
- Regional Food Security Programme for Eastern and Southern Africa
(2) Improving the Efficiency of Agricultural and Food Marketing
- Livestock Marketing Information System