http://repository.au-ibar.org/handle/123456789/1546 2026-04-15T23:09:23Z 2026-04-15T23:09:23Z Adiga, Frank http://repository.au-ibar.org/handle/123456789/1846 2026-03-18T03:00:54Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Policy Note: Introducing the Continental Strategy for the Control & Mitigating the Impact of Plastic Pollution on Aquatic Biodiversity & Environment in Africa Adiga, Frank Plastic pollution poses an urgent and escalating threat to Africa’s aquatic ecosystems, undermining biodiversity, human health, and economic stability. Each year, the continent generates approximately 17 million tonnes of mismanaged plastic waste (Lebreton, 2019). If unaddressed, current trends suggest that by 2050, the oceans could contain more plastic than fish by weight, with dire consequences for both nature and people. Plastics now comprise over 90% of floating ocean debris, often laced with toxic additives that threaten food safety, human health, and ecosystem integrity. From freshwater lakes to marine environments, Africa’s rivers and coasts—rich in biodiversity and supporting millions of livelihoods—are increasingly contaminated. For instance, microplastics have been found in 100% of surface water samples from Lake Victoria, which sustains over 40 million people (Egessa, 2020).

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z AU-IBAR http://repository.au-ibar.org/handle/123456789/1845 2026-03-18T03:00:50Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Continental Strategy for Control & Mitigation of Plastic Pollution on Aquatic Biodiversity & Environment in Africa AU-IBAR Africa grapples with a significant plastic pollution crisis, marked by an estimated 17 million tonnes of mismanaged plastic waste generated each year. This pervasive issue inflicts substantial ecological harm upon the continent’s vital marine and freshwater ecosystems, disrupting natural processes and degrading habitats. Furthermore, it results in considerable economic losses, estimated at £2.3 billion ($2.9 billion) annually, severely impacting the millions of livelihoods reliant on key sectors such as fisheries, aquaculture, and tourism. The infiltration of microplastics into freshwater systems and the degradation of crucial coastal habitats compound the threat to biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and overall food security. Globalised value chains and environmental transport mechanisms such as ocean currents and rivers propel the transboundary nature of plastic pollution, amplifying the challenge.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z AU-IBAR http://repository.au-ibar.org/handle/123456789/1844 2026-03-12T03:00:55Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Market Insight Note: Livestock Market Systems Development in Kenya AU-IBAR Kenya’s livestock is a major yet under-capitalised economic pillar, contributing to 12% of national GDP, nearly 40% agricultural GDP and supports an estimate of 25 million people in employment. Despite its scale, the sector continues to attract significantly less private investment than horticulture, tea and dairy subsectors that have structured markets, strong cooperative systems and predictable pricing. The African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) platform revealed the growing appetite for structured engagement, with over USD 2 million in forward contracts and supply agreements between producers, feedlots, processors and offtakers.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z AU-IBAR http://repository.au-ibar.org/handle/123456789/1841 2026-03-12T03:00:57Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Revue de la politique nationale de la peche et de l’aquaculture alignement au cadre politique et strategie de reforme en afrique AU-IBAR Le Niger pays sahélien et continental dispose d’énormes potentialités en ressources hydriques et en espèces ichtyologiques. Ce potentiel productif du secteur de la pêche et de l’aquaculture fait partie des priorités de l’Etat Nigérien qui, à l’instar des autres Etats Membres de l’Union Africaine, s’engage dans le développement de tous les maillons de la filière poisson. Cependant, le développement socio-économique de ce secteur productif est confronté à des contraintes et menaces multiples et multiformes

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z AU-IBAR http://repository.au-ibar.org/handle/123456789/1840 2026-03-12T03:00:53Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Rapport final evaluation de l’alignement des strategies nationales de la peche et de l’aquaculture et des plans nationaux d’investissement agricole au cadre politique et strategie de reforme en afrique et l’adaptation au changement climatique AU-IBAR Le Niger regorge d’énormes potentialités en ressources en eau de surface et souterraine qui sont exploitées et gérées dans le cadre de la pêche et de l’aquaculture. Une centaine d’espèces de poissons habitent nos pêcheries lacustres et fluviales auxquelles s’ajoutent des fermes aquacoles dont les productions évoluent en dents de scie mais qui peuvent faire l’objet d’amélioration. Les activités de pêche et d’aquaculture font face à des contraintes diverses telles que la dégradation des habitats et de l’environnement des poissons qui se traduisent par la réduction de la surface des plans d’eau, la réduction de l’écoulement des cours d’eau, l’augmentation des pollutions physiques et chimiques, la prolifération des plantes aquatiques envahissantes et les effets négatifs liés au changement climatique. A l’instar des autres secteurs, le domaine de la pêche et de l’aquaculture dispose d’une gamme des mesures d’adaptation et d’atténuation qui relèvent du changement climatique.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z AU-IBAR http://repository.au-ibar.org/handle/123456789/1839 2026-03-12T03:00:52Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Rapport final: analyse des politiques nationales liees directement ou indirectement au secteur de la peche et de l’aquaculture et les recommandations specifiques pour l’alignement et la domestication des instruments mondiaux AU-IBAR La chaine de valeur poisson est l’une des chaines de valeur prioritaires de l’Etat du Niger. Le secteur de la pêche et de l’aquaculture a contribué au PIB National à hauteur de 1,2% en 2022 pour une production de 47 552 tonnes de poissons. Pour mieux contribuer à la croissance économique et inclusive, la révision des politiques et stratégies nationales en matière de pêche et d’aquaculture s’avère nécessaire en conformité avec les priorités de l’Etat Nigérien. Ainsi, l’analyse des instruments nationaux et la domestication des instruments régionaux et mondiaux sont importantes dans le but de parfaire le recadrage et améliorer la gestion et l’exploitation des ressources halieutiques et aquacoles dans la durabilité.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z AU-IBAR http://repository.au-ibar.org/handle/123456789/1837 2026-03-07T03:01:05Z 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z

National Guidelines for initiating and operationalising Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the Feed and Fodder Sector AU-IBAR Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) present a promising strategy to bridge this gap. Governments can leverage public assets, such as land, existing irrigation canals, or extension services, while private sector players bring investment, technology, and operational efficiencies. PPPs are particularly useful for high-capex ventures that have a public benefit but may not attract standard commercial financing.

2025-07-01T00:00:00Z AU-IBAR http://repository.au-ibar.org/handle/123456789/1836 2026-03-07T03:01:06Z 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z

Guidelines on Knowledge Management, Communications, Visibility, and Visibility for the Feed and Fodder Sector AU-IBAR These guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for Knowledge Management, Communications, Visibility, and Advocacy aimed at supporting Member States in developing and transforming their Feed and Fodder subsectors into thriving agro-industries. The advancement of this sector requires the creation and dissemination of new or expanded narratives, systematic knowledge generation and sharing, and enhanced capacity to produce content that elevates the sector’s policy visibility and relevance. By showcasing the Feed and Fodder subsector’s potential contributions, the guidelines aim to attract investment and effectively address feed shortages, thereby mitigating risks associated with feed crises and related disasters.

2025-07-01T00:00:00Z AU-IBAR http://repository.au-ibar.org/handle/123456789/1835 2026-03-07T03:01:12Z 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z

African Women in Animal Resources Farming and Agribusiness Network (AWARFAN) AU-IBAR The African Women in Animal Resources Farming and Agribusiness Network (AWARFAN) is a continental initiative that unites women involved in livestock and fisheries-related enterprises across Africa. The AWARFA network was launched in 2018.It has been in operation for more than five years. This document provides standardized guidelines to support the establishment, Operationalization, and scaling of AWARFAN national chapters across all African Union Member States.

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Guidelines for establishment of the Apex Africa Dairy Alliance AU-IBAR The Dairy sector is one of the fastest-growing agricultural value chains in Africa and contributes significantly to the continent's Agricultural GDP, sometimes exceeding 30% in some countries. It is a high-value crop and a vital source of income and nutrition for millions of people. Due to increasing market demand, the sector is experiencing impressive growth rates, projected at 1.7% per annum over he next decade (IndexPro, 2024). However, despite these impressive growth figures, the continent The Dairy sector is one of the fastest-growing agricultural value chains in Africa and contributes significantly to the continent's Agricultural GDP, sometimes exceeding 30% in some countries. It is a high-value crop and a vital source of income and nutrition for millions of people. Due to increasing market demand, the sector is experiencing impressive growth rates, projected at 1.7% per annum over the next decade (IndexPro, 2024). However, despite these impressive growth figures, the continent continues to grapple with nutritional challenges because dairy products are unaffordable to the majority, with average households needing to spend 10% or more of their daily income, resulting in low consumption and a huge nutrition gap as reflected in the high rates of malnutrition, stunting and wasting. Africa is a net producer of milk, but mostly of low-quality dairy products, and notably imports fat-filled skimmed milk (FFSM). With the global demand to reduce herds and milk production, Africa is predicted to be further impacted. Therefore, it is imperative and urgent for Africa to drive growth, expansion and upscale of its dairy sector. continues to grapple with nutritional challenges because dairy products are unaffordable to the majority, with average households needing to spend 10% or more of their daily income, resulting in low consumption and a huge nutrition gap as reflected in the high rates of malnutrition, stunting and wasting. Africa is a net producer of milk, but mostly of low-quality dairy products, and notably imports fat-filled skimmed milk (FFSM). With the global demand to reduce herds and milk production, Africa is predicted to be further impacted. Therefore, it is imperative and urgent for Africa to drive growth, expansion and upscale of its dairy sector.

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