Eritrea - National Livestock Development Project (NLDP)

The present intervention concerns the National Livestock Development Project (NLDP). It’s of high priority in the strategy of the Government of the State of Eritrea for the development of the agricultural sector. The project aims to contribute to the satisfaction of national demand for livestock products and thus strengthen national food security. It should also have a positive impact on women’s income and living standard by targeting them for training, provision of extension services, credit facilities, and involving them in small-sale poultry production. The increased forage production and improved rangeland management would contribute to lessening pressure on the rangelands, hence reducing degradation of the environment. The project has five components, namely: (i) fodder production, (ii) pilot rangeland development, (iii) strengthening animal health services and (iv) support for commercial livestock production.