TOPICS

  • Global Halal Meat Leaders: Lessons from Brazil and Beyond – Benchmarking best practices.
  • Sustainable Livestock Farming Practices – Linking climate-smart farming to SDGs and Malabo targets.
  • Technology and Innovation in Livestock Production – Driving traceability and efficiency to meet LiDeSA goals.
  • Export Competitiveness and Market Access – Leveraging trade diplomacy and branding strategies.
  • Building Halal Certification as a Global Brand – Ensuring trust and market recognition.
  • Integrating Smallholder Farmers into Value Chains – Empowering rural livelihoods.
  • Developing Halal Industrial Parks and Economic Zones – Attracting investments and boosting exports.
  • Animal Health and Traceability Systems – Meeting global standards for safety and quality.

Expected Outcomes

  1. Strategic Roadmap – Aligned with LiDeSA, Malabo, and SDGs for livestock and Halal development.
  2. Increased Awareness – Showcasing Africa’s potential within the global Halal economy.
  3. Partnerships and Investments – Strengthened collaborations between African and global stakeholders.
  4. Policy Recommendations – Proposals harmonized with AU-IBAR and Malabo priorities.
  5. Capacity Building – Skills development for farmers, processors, and certifiers.

Proposed Program Table

Event: Driving Africa’s Halal Growth: Strategic Dialogue on Livestock and Meat Production
Date: 6th November 2025
Mode: Virtual (via [Insert Platform])

Conclusion

This strategic dialogue aligns continental strategies such as LiDeSA and the Malabo Declaration with global frameworks like the SDGs to position Africa as a key player in the Halal economy. By fostering collaboration, promoting investments, and presenting a clear roadmap, the event will drive economic diversification, strengthen food security, and support inclusive growth. Driving Africa’s Halal Growth: Strategic Dialogue on Livestock and Meat Industry Development will provide a platform to address key challenges, unlock Africa’s Halal potential, and outline strategies for sustainable growth. Participants will gain actionable insights and investment opportunities to establish Africa as a global hub for Halal meat production and export, marking an important step toward advancing the continent’s Halal economy.