TOPICS
1. Global Halal Meat Leaders: Lessons from Brazil and Beyond
Analyzing strategies adopted by Brazil and other top meat exporters to dominate global Halal markets, including efficient production, processing, and marketing.
2. Sustainable Livestock Farming Practices
Exploring environmentally friendly practices in livestock farming that enhance productivity while addressing climate change and resource management.
3. The Role of Technology in Meat Production and Processing
Leveraging innovations such as precision livestock farming, automation in slaughterhouses, and cold chain logistics to improve efficiency and product quality.
4, Export Competitiveness and Market Access
Understanding how countries like Brazil have penetrated global markets through trade agreements, branding, and compliance with international standards.
5 Building Halal Certification as a Global Brand
Insights on how Brazil positioned itself as a trusted Halal supplier through robust certification and marketing strategies, and lessons for Africa.
6. Integrating Smallholder Farmers into Value Chains
Models for empowering small-scale livestock farmers and integrating them into industrial-scale Halal meat production, inspired by successful practices in leading countries.
7. Developing Halal Industrial Parks and Economic Zones
Case studies on how industrial clusters for Halal meat processing and export can boost competitiveness and attract foreign investment.
8. The Role of Trade Diplomacy in Meat Exports
How strong government support and strategic diplomacy have enabled countries to secure large Halal market shares globally, and how African governments can emulate this.
9. Financing Livestock and Meat Production at Scale
Drawing lessons from Brazil’s use of public-private partnerships, agricultural banks, and export financing to support the meat industry.
10. Animal Health and Traceability Systems
Examining how leading exporters maintain high health standards and traceability systems to ensure food safety and compliance with Halal principles.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
1. Strategic Roadmap
A detailed action plan for developing the livestock and Halal meat industries in Africa, including policy recommendations and investment priorities.
2. Increased Awareness
Greater understanding among stakeholders of Africa’s potential as a Halal meat hub and the steps needed to realize it.
3. Partnerships and Investments
New collaborations between African and international stakeholders to enhance infrastructure, certification systems, and market access.
4. Policy Recommendations
Proposals for harmonized Halal standards and supportive policies to encourage growth in the sector.
5. Capacity Building
A commitment to train and empower local farmers, processors, and certifiers to ensure a sustainable and competitive Halal meat industry.
CONCLUSION
The virtual event, Driving Africa’s Halal Growth: Strategic Dialogue on Livestock and Meat Industry Development, will serve as a platform to unlock Africa’s Halal potential by addressing key challenges, fostering collaboration, and charting a roadmap for sustainable growth. Participants will gain actionable insights, investment opportunities, and strategies to position Africa as a global hub for Halal meat production and export. This dialogue marks a critical step in advancing Africa’s Halal economy, driving inclusive growth, and enhancing food security across the continent.
