USAID-sponsored studies and training contributed to a change in regional trade policy.
In 2006, animal trade – primarily targeting poultry -- was banned...
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February 2012
In this issue
Many international and regional observers believe a chronic food emergency
in West Africa Sahel region could escalate into a crisis this year.
DECEMBER 2011
In this issue
Malian cattle exporters forge formal relationship with Nigerian buyers.
Usaid has for some time been exploring possibilities for creating enabling,
business environment these two likely partners - Mali a major West African
cattle producer, and Nigeria which has an enormous livestock consumer market.
October 2011
In this issue
Poultry producers from seven West African countries are appealing to national, regional and international bodies, as well as the donor community at large, to help the West African poultry sector become more competitive.
August 2011
In this issue
More than 30 representatives of the West African livestock value chain came together in Accra, June 20-21, for a conference on the future of USAID assistance in this essential value chain, in the context of the Obama administration’s new food security initiative, “Feed the Future.”
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June 2011
In this issue
Doors at the top are opened to Agriculture Free Trade Advocates
Opening the gender door to financing
On the road to validate data
Regional poultry producers learn good practices to increase production
making cereals more competitive.
March 2011
In this issue
Competitive Cereal Trading
Ready-for-Retail Onions
Advocating for the Onion
Poultry Producers and Vets Plan Strategy
Municipalities’ Support is sought for developing market infrastructure
Closing Parboiled Rice Trade Gaps
Dec 2010
Pest Management courses to begin
UEMOA West Africa USAID projects
Warehousing for Maize & other Cereal Products
Millet/Sorghum Dealers find New Business...
Women Onion Traders... USAID ATP Facilitates Onion
Production for Improved Marketing
USAID ATP HELPS GAPTO
USAID ATP/E-ATP Trade Routes
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Oct 2010
Working Toward Avian Influenza-Free ...
USAID Grants Promote Organizational Efficiency
Unions Help Integrate Gender in Rice ...
Coaching for Better Trucking ...
Reducing Time and Cost of Doing Business
Regional Projects Assist in Reducing Barriers ...
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March 2010
Increasing Maize Productivity
ATP Leads in Innovation
Enhancing Value Chain Competitiveness:
ATP Improves Partners’ Data Management Skills
Great Move toward Borderless Transport Systems
Creating Competitive Environment for Livestock and Meat
Dec 2009
ATP Identifies Trade Policy Barriers to ECOWAS
ATP Moves to Control Aflatoxin Contamination
ATP Teams Up to Develop Cereals and Livestock
ATP Helps Reduce Road Barriers and Bribes
ATP Supports
Sep 2009
Warehouse Receipts pilot in Ghana
The ATP Project
Capacity Building for ATP partners
Success Stories
ATP Grants
ATP works on Trade Corridor
ATP to Expand Trade
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Avian Flu Efforts Help Lift Poultry Ban
Monday, February 7, 2011 - 13:28
Regional and Bilateral Missions Bring New Rice-Growing Method to Field
Monday, March 14, 2011 - 18:46
Rice farmers are enthusiastic about SRI
USAID efforts in bringing the new Intensive Rice-Growing System (Système de Riziculture Intensif, or SRI) to one of Mali’s rice-growing... [Read more]