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African Livestock Exhibition and Congress Openes in Ethiopia

The 2nd African Livestock Exhibition and Congress (ALEC) was opened on Thursday, May 8, 2014 in Ethiopia. The exhibition and congress is focused on facilitating the promotion of trade and investment, technology and integrating all stakeholders across the region, according to The Ethiopian Herald.

During the opening of the exhibition and conference Dr. Mebrhtu Meles, State Minister for Industry, said the livestock sub sector in general and in particular the meat and dairy products is given priority to the development of the manufacturing sector.

He further stated among many challenges of the sector; limited capacity of processing companies, shortage of quality investment, under capacity performance of operational companies, lack of proper animal husbandry management and investment in modern commercial rearing of animals.

Nebeyu Lema, Prana Promotion’s Managing Director, on his part said the event is dedicated for the progress of the livestock industry.

In addition to its contribution to the promotion of the livestock sector, the exhibition is designed to serve as a networking pool for all stakeholders from the region and will be a good opportunity to link professionals, business owners, policy makers and various stakeholders, he added.

More than 80 local and 20 international companies have taken part in the three day event.

Source: Ethiopian Herald