Multinational - Sustainable Management of Endemic Ruminant Livestock in West Africa

The Sustainable Management of Endemic Ruminant Livestock Project in West Africa is part of the Bank's intervention strategy aimed at mitigating the threat of extinction and dilution of endemic breeds in order to contribute to the strengthening the food security of the countries and improving the living environment of the populations. It was initiated because of the threat of extinction or dilution of the specific genetic characteristics of many breeds of endemic ruminant livestock. The total cost of this project, planned over a period of six years, is estimated at UA 28.71 million. The components of the project are: (a) Improvement of endemic livestock production systems; (b) Conservation of the natural habitat of endemic livestock; c) Project management.