Strengthening Capacity to Promote Conservation and Production of Native Livestock Breeds at Community Level - TCP/LAO/3607

Strengthening Capacity to Promote Conservation and Production of Native Livestock Breeds at Community Level - TCP/LAO/3607

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 12

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

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Synopsis (short abstract) Sustainably managing the diversity of livestock in Lao People’s Democratic Republic is essential. Over 90 percent of all livestock in the country is produced by smallholders, mainly using native breeds of animals. As well as providing animal protein, manure for fertilizer and draft power, livestock contributes up to 50 percent of smallholder household annual cash income and accounts for 16 percent of Gross Domestic Product. Livestock, particularly cattle and goats, also represents an important source of savings for use in family emergencies and provides many poor families with security against external shocks, such as those resulting from climate change. The important contribution made by livestock to poverty reduction and food and nutrition security is reflected in government policy. National development strategies and plans emphasize the need for development in the agriculture sector and call for the adoption of environmentally sound approaches. The National Agro-Biodiversity Programme Strategy and Action Plan II (2015-2020) provided a clear direction for MAF to promote the conservation and production of native livestock breeds. However, government resources were limited and institutional capacity to implement the necessary actions was weak. The aim of the project was thus to strengthen government capacity to systematically conserve and promote the production of native livestock breeds. It would do this by building staff capacity, improving institutional working methods and supporting a process of community and local government consultation.

Language English

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