Sustainable livestock development in Sudan: Challenges, opportunities, and policy priorities
Livestock in Sudan plays a crucial role in the national economy, particularly in alleviating poverty and enhancing food security. Despite its significance, the last comprehensive livestock census for the country was conducted in 1975, resulting in now outdated and often unreliable data. Recent estim...
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| author | Alfadul, Hanan Siddig, Khalid Ahmed, Mosab O. M. Abushama, Hala Kirui, Oliver K. |
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| description | Livestock in Sudan plays a crucial role in the national economy, particularly in alleviating poverty and enhancing food security. Despite its significance, the last comprehensive livestock census for the country was conducted in 1975, resulting in now outdated and often unreliable data. Recent estimates by USAID indicate that Sudan ranks among the top three African countries in terms of livestock numbers, with an estimated 105.6 million animals. The livestock population in Sudan is predominantly composed of camels, goats, sheep, and cattle. The spatial distribution of livestock is variable and influenced by local factors such as feed resources, land use, and ecological conditions. The Greater Kordofan and Greater Darfur regions have the largest livestock numbers. However, discrepancies between official statistics and field data show the need for updated and accurate livestock data. The livestock sector provides 40 percent of employment and 34 percent of Sudan’s agricultural gross domestic product (GDP). The livestock sector is a vital source of foreign exchange for the Sudanese economy through exports of livestock and livestock products. Besides its economic contributions, the livestock sector provides essential food products, including meat, eggs, and milk, and draught power for agricultural operations and transportation, particularly in rural areas. However, relative to irrigated agriculture, the sector faces challenges due to underinvestment and minimal government attention. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1516972025-11-06T05:13:58Z Sustainable livestock development in Sudan: Challenges, opportunities, and policy priorities Alfadul, Hanan Siddig, Khalid Ahmed, Mosab O. M. Abushama, Hala Kirui, Oliver K. livestock poverty food security exports employment animal products Livestock in Sudan plays a crucial role in the national economy, particularly in alleviating poverty and enhancing food security. Despite its significance, the last comprehensive livestock census for the country was conducted in 1975, resulting in now outdated and often unreliable data. Recent estimates by USAID indicate that Sudan ranks among the top three African countries in terms of livestock numbers, with an estimated 105.6 million animals. The livestock population in Sudan is predominantly composed of camels, goats, sheep, and cattle. The spatial distribution of livestock is variable and influenced by local factors such as feed resources, land use, and ecological conditions. The Greater Kordofan and Greater Darfur regions have the largest livestock numbers. However, discrepancies between official statistics and field data show the need for updated and accurate livestock data. The livestock sector provides 40 percent of employment and 34 percent of Sudan’s agricultural gross domestic product (GDP). The livestock sector is a vital source of foreign exchange for the Sudanese economy through exports of livestock and livestock products. Besides its economic contributions, the livestock sector provides essential food products, including meat, eggs, and milk, and draught power for agricultural operations and transportation, particularly in rural areas. However, relative to irrigated agriculture, the sector faces challenges due to underinvestment and minimal government attention. 2024-08-14 2024-08-15T15:08:21Z 2024-08-15T15:08:21Z Working Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/151697 en Open Access application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute Alfadul, Hanan; Siddig, Khalid; Ahmed, Mosab; Abushama, Hala; and Kirui, Oliver. 2024. Sustainable livestock development in Sudan: Challenges, opportunities, and policy priorities. Sudan SSP Working Paper 19. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/151697 |
| spellingShingle | livestock poverty food security exports employment animal products Alfadul, Hanan Siddig, Khalid Ahmed, Mosab O. M. Abushama, Hala Kirui, Oliver K. Sustainable livestock development in Sudan: Challenges, opportunities, and policy priorities |
| title | Sustainable livestock development in Sudan: Challenges, opportunities, and policy priorities |
| title_full | Sustainable livestock development in Sudan: Challenges, opportunities, and policy priorities |
| title_fullStr | Sustainable livestock development in Sudan: Challenges, opportunities, and policy priorities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sustainable livestock development in Sudan: Challenges, opportunities, and policy priorities |
| title_short | Sustainable livestock development in Sudan: Challenges, opportunities, and policy priorities |
| title_sort | sustainable livestock development in sudan challenges opportunities and policy priorities |
| topic | livestock poverty food security exports employment animal products |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/151697 |
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