Opportunities for Increasing Livestock Trade in the Mali–Côte d’Ivoire Corridor

The corridor spans over 1,000 kilometers, connecting the livestock-producing regions of Mali to the major consumption centers in Côte d'Ivoire. The corridor is an important economic link between the two countries, with significant potential for increasing livestock trade. Livestock production in Mali is primarily focused on cattle, sheep, and goats. The country has a large cattle population, with over 10 million head of cattle. However, the cattle are mostly raised for local consumption, with limited export opportunities. The main challenges facing the livestock sector in Mali include limited access to markets, inadequate veterinary services, and poor quality of livestock. In Côte d'Ivoire, the demand for meat is high, particularly for beef and poultry. The country imports a significant portion of its meat requirements from neighboring countries, including Mali. However, the quality of imported meat is often poor, and the prices are high. The main challenges facing the livestock sector in Côte d'Ivoire include limited access to quality livestock, inadequate veterinary services, and high transportation costs. The Trade Hub and African Partners Network (THAN) is a program aimed at improving the competitiveness of the livestock trade in the Mali–Côte d'Ivoire Corridor. The program focuses on improving the quality of livestock, enhancing market access, and increasing access to finance and technology. THAN also aims to strengthen the capacity of local organizations and institutions to manage the livestock trade. The program has identified several priority activities for FY 2015, including a test shipment of fattened cattle, a cattle-fattening workshop in Burkina Faso, and exploration of other trade opportunities. The program also aims to improve the quality of veterinary services, enhance market information, and increase access to finance and technology. The Mali–Côte d'Ivoire Corridor has significant potential for increasing livestock trade. The corridor is an important economic link between the two countries, with significant potential for increasing trade volumes. However, the corridor faces several challenges, including limited access to markets, inadequate veterinary services, and poor quality of livestock. The program aims to address these challenges by improving the quality of livestock, enhancing market access, and increasing access to finance and technology. The program also aims to strengthen the capacity of local organizations and institutions to manage the livestock trade. By improving the competitiveness of the livestock trade, the program aims to increase trade volumes and increase the income of livestock producers and traders. The program has several key findings, including the need to improve the quality of livestock, enhance market access, and increase access to finance and technology. The program also aims to strengthen the capacity of local organizations and institutions to manage the livestock trade. By improving the competitiveness of the livestock trade, the program aims to increase trade volumes and increase the income of livestock producers and traders. The program has several key stakeholders, including the Trade Hub and African Partners Network (THAN), the Ministry of Agriculture in Mali, and the Ministry of Agriculture in Côte d'Ivoire. The program also involves several local organizations and institutions, including the National Livestock Association in Mali and the National Veterinary Association in Côte d'Ivoire. The program has several key activities, including the test shipment of fattened cattle, the cattle-fattening workshop in Burkina Faso, and exploration of other trade opportunities. The program also aims to improve the quality of veterinary services, enhance market information, and increase access to finance and technology. The program has several key impacts, including the need to improve the quality of livestock, enhance