African countries mull intra-regional supply chains
23/05/2023
The importance of establishing intra-regional dairy, poultry, meat and leather product supply chains was top of the agenda at the meeting in Nairobi, attended by representatives from Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Somalia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
There was a particular focus on linking small and medium-sized producers, especially women, young people and vulnerable groups, with regional and international markets.
Speakers highlighted the challenges in meeting and maintaining international standards, as well as policy for improving standards for animals and animal products.
As part of the meeting, delegates visited the Kenya Meat Expo at Kenyatta International Convention Centre.
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