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ETHICAL CHALLENGES RELATED TO THE CONSERVATION OF ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES AND OTHER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN AFRICA

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Sep 05, 2024
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In the context of the management of animal genetic resources (AnGR), especially in the area of conservation, there are areas of development and implementation where ethical issues and challenges emerge, or are deemed by the general public as needing resolution.

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English
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Creative Commons – Attribution - NonCommercial (CCBYNC)
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CCARDESA Content

CROSSBREEDING: PANACEA OR CURSE TO AFRICAN ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES IMPROVEMENT?

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Date of Publication
Sep 05, 2024
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Despite the increasing reliance on livestock of exotic origins to provide a substantial proportion of the local production, several analysis suggest that in view of the huge populations of indigenous AnGR they would continue play significant roles in providing products to feed the growing African human populations.

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English
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Creative Commons – Attribution - NonCommercial (CCBYNC)
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CCARDESA Content

THE NEED TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE CONSERVATION STRATEGIES FOR INDIGENOUS ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES (AnGR) IN AFRICA

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Document
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Date of Publication
Sep 05, 2024
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Farm animals contribute to the livelihoods and well-being of smallholders in marginal environments, especially women and children.

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English
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Creative Commons – Attribution - NonCommercial (CCBYNC)
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CCARDESA Content

CHARACTERIZATION, INVENTORY AND MONITORING: THE GAME CHANGERS TO SUSTAINABLE UTILIZATION AND CONSERVATION OF ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES IN AFRICA

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Document
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Date of Publication
Sep 05, 2024
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Considering the fact that Africa have large reserves of AnGR, the stark poverty among livestock keeper’s points to the fact that these resources have not been extensively developed and utilized.

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English
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Creative Commons – Attribution - NonCommercial (CCBYNC)
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Journal Article
Resource Type
CCARDESA Content

AWARENESS CREATION, COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY IN SUPPORT OF BETTER MANAGEMENT OF AnGR IN AFRICA

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Date of Publication
Sep 05, 2024
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Greater diversity of species and breeds enable rural households to ensure their food security by continuing to produce in uncertain environments, thus enabling them to manage risks more efficiently. Development of animal genetic resources (AnGR) is a priority for most of the countries in Africa where livestock production constitutes a very important component of the agricultural economy and contributes up to 30% to agricultural Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (Upton, 2004).

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English
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Creative Commons – Attribution - NonCommercial (CCBYNC)
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Journal Article
Resource Type
CCARDESA Content

TORS-Training Services In Malabo Commitments and Biannual Review Reporting at a National Knowledge Management & Malabo Workshop in Eswatini, Zambia and Zimbabwe

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Date of Publication
Mar 01, 2024
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Terms of Reference : Training Services In Malabo Commitments and Biannual Review Reporting at a National Knowledge Management & Malabo Workshop in Eswatini, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Author or Institution as Author
CCARDESA
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English
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Creative Commons – Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike (CCBYNC SA)
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Advert
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CCARDESA Content

ICKM VIDEO PRODUCTION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RESEARCH TO EXTENSION CASE STUDY REPORT

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Date of Publication
Mar 01, 2024
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The case study explores a comprehensive video production training program organized by CCARDESA and designed to accomplish some of the Research 2 Extension objectives while responding to some expectations from participants.

Author or Institution as Author
Andrianjafy Rasoanindrainy and Bridget Kakuwa-Kasongamulilo
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English
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Creative Commons – Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike (CCBYSA ND)
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Case Study
Resource Type
CCARDESA Content
Citation

   A. Rasoanindrainy and Kakuwa, B. (2023),  ICKM Video Production in the Context of the Research to Extension Case Study Report, pg. 26                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

 

Terms of Reference(TORs) Undertake a Scoping Study for the Ukama Ustawi Learning Alliance

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Date of Publication
Feb 01, 2024
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Terms of Reference Undertake a Scoping Study for the Ukama Ustawi Learning Alliance

Author or Institution as Author
CCARDESA
Co-authors

CCARDESA/ASARECA

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English
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Creative Commons – Attribution - NonCommercial (CCBYNC)
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Advert
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CCARDESA Content

CCARDESA Agribusiness and Gender and Youth Responsive Food Systems

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Document
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Date of Publication
Feb 01, 2024
Description/Abstract

 CCARDESA Agribusiness and Gender and Youth Responsive Food Systems. AICCRA Conference Proceedings Report.

Author or Institution as Author
Dr Nawa Shalala
Co-authors

 Recha John.W., Kakuwa Bridget., Magagula Futhi., Maapatsane Botho. 

Institution
CCARDESA
Language
English
Copyright/Licence
Creative Commons – Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike (CCBYSA ND)
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Report
Resource Type
CCARDESA Content
Citation

Mwale N. S., Recha J.W., Kakuwa B., Magagula F., Maapatsane B. 2023. CCARDESA Agribusiness and Gender and Youth Responsive Food Systems. AICCRA Conference Proceedings Report. CCARDESA

TERMS OF REFERENCE-REVIEW OF THE CCARDESA HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL

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Date of Publication
Nov 01, 2023
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CCARDESA is a Sub-Regional Research Organisation created by SADC member states to coordinate agricultural research and development in the SADC region. Established in 2010 and formally launched in July 2011, partnering with national, regional, and continental institutions CCARDESA advances the regional agricultural research agenda.

To achieve the organisation’s strategic objectives, performance at CCARDESA is guided by strategic policies that establish guidelines and protocols and set clear expectations on how employees should carry out their tasks effectively and efficiently.

As a matter of fact, regular and proactive policy reviews are an important part of every policies and procedures management plan to keep the organization up to date. In addition, it is a general rule that policies must be reviewed periodically.

It is in this regard that CCARDESA is intending to engage a reputable and technically qualified consultant to review the organisation’s Human resources policy and procedures manual to align it with the organisation’s mission, vision, goals, technological advancements and the rapidly changing workforce trends.

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English
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Creative Commons – Attribution - No Derivs (CCBYND)
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CCARDESA Content
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