Attachments
1. Introduction
1.1. Background
The livestock sector in Somalia remains a major component of the economy of Somalia and contributes immensely to the livelihoods of local populations, food security and export revenues. This sector contributes a major role in poverty reduction and enhances the livelihoods of rural populations across Somalia. The livestock sector consisting mainly of camels, goats, cattle and sheep has the potential of increasing exports and providing greater food security in Somalia. Despite this, the sector is faced by numerous challenges that limit its potential. These challenges include but are not limited to infrastructure, recurrent droughts, inadequate animal feed production, inadequate market systems, and inefficiencies along the value chain. The World Food Programme (WFP) has the mandate of ensuring that populations around the world have improved and sustainable livelihoods by applying approaches that make food systems more climate-resilient, productive, inclusive, equitable and environmentally sustainable. In Somalia, weak and poorly coordinated livestock value chains hamper this. A value chain is a range of activities needed to bring a product from its conception to the final consumer, each step adding a new element of value. Understanding the dynamics of the camel, cattle, goat, and sheep value chains is essential for making informed decisions and implementing effective interventions that enhance the livelihoods of everyone involved. This includes those engaged in camel, cattle, goat, and sheep production, as well as the collection, aggregation, livestock meat production, marketing, distribution, trade routes, and livestock markets. Additionally, it encompasses the marketing channels, the role of market actors in influencing livestock prices, and the export or consumption of meat, milk, ghee, and other animal products. This consultancy will thus aim to find ways improve Somalia’s livestock value chains and improve the livestock sector and thus Somalia’s national economy.