Huyam Salih

Current Director of African Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), since August 2023.  Sudanese Veterinary epidemiologist with more than 20 years of extensive and diversified experience in managing, planning, and leading for livestock development using animal health interventions, disease risk assessment and prevention in Livestock value chains at national, regional and global levels. Worked in positions that aim to maintain the One Health, ensure livestock trade` compliance with international sanitary and phyto-sanitary (SPS) measures, and expand livestock value chains for small holder producers through P-PPPs, while serving Gov of Sudan, IFAD projects, FAO HQ & AUC.

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What is the future of pastoralism?

A Conversation with Dr. Huyam Salih, Monica Yator and Jacob Lekaitogo

Rangelands cover up to 54% of the global land surface – and pastoralism is one of the eldest forms of land use – yet it is rarely discussed . Now the UN has declared 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. What prompted the organization to do that and what do pastoralists really need? Three experts share their insights.

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