Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020-2030

2020-2030 October 2019 Li e t C De elopn1en Scanned with CamScanner Balochistan Live Policy and Strat 2020-2030 Livestock and Dairy Development Department Government of Balochistan October 2019 0 gy Scanned wit h CamScanner Message from Chief Minister Balochistan Honourable Mr Jam Kamal Livestock Is one of the four major pillars of the economy of Baloch1stan and contributes more than 50 per cent of Baloch1stan's Agriculture Gross Domestic Produce (GDP) and more than 10 per cent of the overall Provincial Gross Domestic Produce (PGDP) This economic performance is achieved even though the livestock sector has been neglected. The sector has not been prioritized for the rural community's socio economic development or for the overall development of the province. However, this is changing and nowadays the Government of Baloch1stan acknowledges that the livestock sector can contribute much more to economic growth and development of Baloch1stan provided it is managed in a systematic way and the proper priorities are addressed Unfortunately, for many years, the sector was managed in a conservative way with farmers using outdated practices and not realizing the potential of the sector. The Livestock and Dairy sector 1n Balochistan can only be transformed into a modern and revenue generating sector through reforming the Government of Baloch1stan L1v<:!str;d, r, D<.c!f)urtrn, ril n , 11< I sector, its dCl<1r ,, ,m,J , chains ovr->riJII The Gov,.~rnm'?n of 8 1s delighted to \;:iunch ever Baloch1swn Li 1es orx Polley and Strateg:1 2020 2030, v1h1ch 1s c1 stepping towards "growth, pro:;pen J and wellbeing for the farmer" families and bus1neSS"'S involved in targeted h 1es oc value chains· I am conf1den• that, under the umbrella of policy and the leadersh po' Government of Baloch,stan s Department of Livestoc;.; and Dairy Developmen , the sec o· will advance and genera e income and Jobs for men and women in Baloch1stan Balo hlc;lan LIV( ',lr)d \1()\1( 1(1111 1 ·~11 1 ,,, IY l))l) J() () Scanned with CamScanner LIVESTOCK FOR PROSPERITY IN BALOCHISTAN Message fron, the Advisor to the CM of Balochistan for livestock & Dairy Developn,ent Almighty Allah has besto~ed on Balochistan very precro~s natural resources that can e used for its development. These resources include an excellent climate, rich pastures and unique livestock breeds. These nat~ral resources, in combination wrth livestock development, can be harnessed for the sustainable economic development of Balochistan and for the enrichment of its People. However, it is noted With concern that the livestock sector in Balochistan has been neglected during the last few decades and has not lived up to its Potential. Simu1taneous1y, the Livestock and Dairy Development Department of th e Gove,nnient of Balochistan has not Pcogcessed the secto, and its actors sufficiently. As a Whole the livestock sector h.as lhe Potential lo contc;bute s1gn,f1cant1y to econom· rc growth Pove~Y.,eduction, and ceductio~ Of food insecurity. The cuccent Gove,nnient of Ba1och1stan, unde, the '.';•decship or Nis Exce11enc,, •v1r. Jam kama1 khan Y, A.Iran, has set th t e stage to ransform the L· Dairy D ''-'estock and in 8a1 e~eloPment Sector ochistan. through ernPowering m . . transform· . Odern12:1ng and ing the livestock & Dairy Development Department as well as the male and ferna1e farmers and other actors acros5 the Districts of Baluchistan Achieving the goals as outlined in the Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020 2030 is a top Priority of the Government of Balochistan nowadays This Policy is instrumental to achieving the required changes in the livestock sector and to bring economic growth and Welfare to the People of Balochistan. ·th CamScanner Scanned w1 Message from the Chief Secretary Balochistan Honourable Mr Fazee/Asghar on behalf of the Government of Balochistan LIVESTOCK FOR PROSPERI { I B LOCH! Efficient and effective, governance requires a well thought policy and strategy & framework. Government of Balochistan has embarked upon a series of policy and strategic formulation making process to improve planning and implementation of public sector development. Balochistan Livestock Policy 2020-30 is one of such 1nitiat1ves. In fact, this is the first pol icy of Balochistan designed for advancement of livestock sector. Livestock sector is a major contributor to the economy of Balochistan, and investment, and value addition in this sector will impact the grass root levels of this society and would contribute in poverty alleviation, employment generation and empowerment of marginal sections of the society, especially women. The province has been striving to transform from primary production to commercialization and industrialization via value addition of its products. Above in view, the BLP 2020 30 has been prepared not only to address complexities of rural economy of the province, but also to promote overall economic growth through livestock development interventions. BLP 2020-30 envisions seeing Baloch s a experiencing rapid gro 11tt> 1 prosperity and wellbe rig of :, families and businesses 1n 10 1ea in targeted livestock 1alue c a Setting such a long-term I s,on needs persistent efforts by Livestock & Dairy De 1e opmen Department. Sustainable rangeland developmen ,n collaboration w ith Forest and Wildlife Department 1s ye another excellent outcome o the policy. Besides these t e policy focuses on modern·zmg Balochlstan livestock sector frolT' fodders & farms to factories and markets. Indeed, the BLP 2020-30 has been prepared with wisdom & professionalism as well as keeping in view the requirements of the sector 1n context of Balochistan for wh c I appreciate and congratulate the entire team engaged for th s purpose. Scanned with CamScanner LIVESTOCK FOR PROSPERITY IN BALOCHISTAN Message from the Secretary of the Livestock and Dairy Development Department Under the 18th Constitutional Amendment. responsibility for key sectors, including agriculture and livestock, now lies with Balochistan itself. The livestock sector, is not only a mainstay of our economy, but is also a way of life for many of our people and an essential part of our culture and tradition. This Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020 2030, prepared with the help of national and international experts, tells us that if we use our land, water. climate and livestock resources well, we can create a prosperous livestock sector that can provide employment and good incomes to many of our people. I believe that this is possible and the Government of Balochistan is obliged to make this happen by allocating sufficient public development resources for livestock development. I would like to thank all those from 1ns1de and outside Balochistan who have helped Honourable Mr to prepare this Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy. As part of the policy formulation process, a series of workshops were conducted ,n Quetta, Dostoin Jomaldini on behalf of the Government of Bolochiston IV as well as 1n the Districts of Balochistan, where the private sector, farmers. NGOs academics, Government staff' and national and international experts came together to talk about Livestock related issues and the way forward This ,,, 1hr first time that such a deep ;:inrJ · comprehensive consultation process has been undertal-:en ,r the Livestock and Dairy Sector and the quality of the output reflects the hard work Now that the problems have been discussed, solutions formulated and a clear development pathway identified for the Livestock and Dairy Sector of Balochistan, it 1s time to move from planning to action. The Government of Balochistan (under the leadership of His Excellency, Mr. Jam Kamal Khan Al1ani and the Advisor to the Chief Minister of Balochistan for Livestock & Dairy Development, Mr. M1tha Khan Kakar), 1s determined to achieve "Prosperity in Balochistan through Livestock Development". The Livestock and Dairy Development Department will facilitate the required changes and will closely cooperate with the Private Sector, including farmers, Universities, Training Institutes, UN organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Donors. Scanned with CamScanner \ Ac1onym ,. " 2. L, 2 1 3 2.6 . L,vestoc . Food S cu, o 2.7. LNestoc . Rangelands and Adap a o 3. Vision and Outcomes Baloch,stan Lives oc 31 Sus amable rangelands prod.JC 3.2 Produc ,on and ar etmg nova on 3 3. Business Investment -----------------~ 3.4. D1vers1fied Markets 3.5. Credit and lnsurance ~==~ 3.6. Enabhng Environmen and Reform of Lives oc 4. Stakeholders and Beneficiaries 4.1. Stakeholders ~="= 4.2 . Beneficiaries = 4.3. Governance and Oversight Polley lmplementat,on 5 . Risks .....,....., ~==a4 5.1. External Risks 5.2. Operational and implementalion ris s ---------------~=~--~ 5.3. Other Risks ~ Annexes ......,. .,...,."=' Annex 1: References (Ust of Reports and Pubhcat1on ) -------~~~~ Anne/ 2: Livestoc Polley Results Framewor (Ou corn AnneY 3. Proposed Li 1estock D •velopm nt ProJ c. ,. hgn Strategy, 2020 - 2030 ~-----~~ Scanned with CamScanner Acronyms d Abbreviations an 815P CPEC DoAC DoFW FAO FMC GDP GoB GoP ICT ILRI LDDD M&E MMO MNFSR NARC NGO PARC PCl PKR PMIC PMU PPP PSDP PGDP SBP SDGs SMEDA SPS TDAP USD 2 Support Program I Income B naz r ,ic Corridor . P akistan Econon t· es (Government of Baloch1stan) c1,1na . and Coopera 1v f Agriculture h' t ) Department o . 1·r (Government of Baloc is an Forest and Wild I e . Department of . t' n of the United Nations . Organ1za 10 Food and Agriculture Marketing Collective Farmer Gross Domestic Produce Government of Balochistan Government of Pakistan Information and Communication Technology International Livestock Research Institute Livestock and Dairy Development Department (Government of Balochistan) Monitoring and Evaluation Mutual Marketing Organization Ministry of National Food Security and Research (Government of Pakistan) National Agricultural Research Centre (Government of Pakistan) Non-Government Organization (Government of Pakistan) Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (Government of Pakistan) Planning Commission (form 1) Pakistan Rupee Pakistan Micro Investment Company Project Management Unit Public Private Partnership Public Sector Develo p . Pment rogram (provincial and federal) Prov1nc1a1 Gross Domestic Produce State Bank of Pakistan Sustainable Development Goals Small and M d. e ium Enterprise Dev I Sanitary and Ph . e 0 Pment Authority Ylosan1tary (measures) Trade Dev I . e opment Authority Pakistan United States Dollar (1 Us (Government of Pakistan) D ::: 155 PKR (d d September 15, 2019) Scanned with CamScanner Executive Summary: Ba\ochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 The Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 aims to transform the livestock sector in Balochistan over the next ten years. Livestock are an essential part of the Balochistan economy delivering both income and sustenance to over one million farming families. while meeting the needs of consumers in the province. as well as a growing consumer base across Pakistan and its regional export markets. The Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 20 20 -2030 provides the roadmap to stimulate rapid growth in the sector and deliver prosperity and wellbeing to the families and businesses involved in its targeted livestock value chains. The Provincial livestock flock is huge and the Livestock & Dairy Development Department (LDDD) estimates that there are 32 million sheep and goats in the Province in 2019. The total population of livestock (excluding poultry) is about 39 million. Inevitably Balochistan suffers from significant overstocking and the productivity from this huge flock is well below its potential. technological inputs and improvements Tr,JrJ1\ir.1n;J\ small-scale subsistence herding pract,c.~:. th~rr~fr.1rP still predominate In a sector that has 1,yp~n~nu·d significant growth. All stakeholders should therefore combine their efforts to introduce practices that can substantial! / improve flock and animal productivity and capi talize on the growing demand for meat and dairy products. while at the same time reducing uncontrolled and unsustainable grazing practices, and the resulting degradation of the Province's natural resources. This Polley aims to ensure that Balochistan experiences rapid growth in the prosperity and wellbeing of its families and businesses involved in targeted livestock value chains. Balochistan's livestock flock' is minimally managed with very low productivity and profitability. Furtl1 ermore, such a massive flock is unsustainable, exacerbating as it does the effects of Climate Change through direct emissions, and co ntri~uting to the significant degradation of the Province s fragile and unique rangeland ecosystems. Moreover, this rangeland degradation, combined with the increasing incidence of drought, is co~ promising the Province's water supply, while leading to worrying levels of biodiversity loss. Financial resources are finite, and the Policy cannot address all issues at once, hence the Polley focuses resources on the main sub-sectors (dairy, small ruminants and poultry). Together these three value chains cover about 80 per cent of the total livestock sector in Balochistan and these three sub-sectors also provide significant opportunity for women and men to improve their incomes and livelihood options. Across these sub-sectors the policy aims to achieve the following, six outcomes over the next ten years, which are briefly described below: t Sustainable Rangelands productivity: Livestock herders improve their grazing practices and enhance the sustainable productivity of degraded rangelands. 2 . Production and Marketing Innovation: Baloch1stan's livestock families and businesses understand and work collaboratively to access and adopt production and marketing innovations. The Province is therefore facing a crisis in the llvestock sector and its rangelands, but a crisis th~t if confronted directly and urgently, has t~~ potential to improve the livelihoods of herder fam1!1~s by . dramatically improving livestock ~roduct1v1ty, while at the same time reducing flock size~, and restoring the product1Vity, biodiversity and en~1ronmental services generated by the Provinces rangeland 3 Business Investments: Livestock busindesses t are informed, motivated and supporte to inves in profitable input services and processing infrastructure. ecosystems. In the past. the livestock sector of Balochistan has I t d by Government. donors. been largely neg ec e II As a result the sector d the private sector as we . , Diversified Markets: Baloch1stan's livestock 4 · families and businesses understand and work together to comply with the necessary an nd with minimal guidance or has been left to expa ff mels and other ::inlm('lls For obvIou~ t poultry cows bu alos, ea t ck and Dairy sector in BalochIstan ,nclud~s sh;:,~· ~~~ .in all its ·featur~s is not covered by this policy ' The uves o ·11 focus on some ma1or groups o ani reasons this Pohcy wi L es 1od Polley encl s1ra lt.:llY 2020 ~030 Baloch1s1on iv Scanned with camscanner 3 TY IN BALOCHISTAN LIVESTOCK FOR PROSPERI ·ned rnarl<els. ess divers, standards to ace . Balocl1islan's livestock d't and Insurance. access credll and 5. ere , d businesses can ds families an elevant lo l11eir nee . e products r insuranc d LDDD Reform: Enabling Envlronment f an ·11es and businesses 6· · livestock ami nl Balochistan s . roved enabling environ me benefit from an '~!rvlces for livestock and Governmen t . marketing and inveslmen . production, . The interdependency of these six outcomes IS depicted in Figure 1, below: Figure 1: Outcomes of the Balochistan Lives toe I< Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 ~ Po1icy &, Stra ".:,menda11ans for t ·9y Which w8 Sus1e111ob1e ~ m"'ry th six Policy Outc0rrtfl', ,m, In sum ,, , . . characteriz cJ by lh f ollow,n(J rno1or int0r 1r•r,t,rm•, 1. Improving the productivity of degraded rangelands sustainable management of the mnqcl~n<Jr, ,,, h 1 to the success of the livestocv sector. Heno rr,r Livestock and Dairy Development Departm1;.n (LDDD) and the Department of ForP.st and //, frJ t, (DoFW) will intensively cooperate and coordrr ::iti;, thei r activities. Rangeiands must be sust<1in;:..bf; developed by introducing better comrnunit;-ba-:,~cJ range land management and grazing practice:., ; j : well as the introduction of new drought resistan forages 2. 2. Delivering production innovations and technologies Technical i · . . nnovat1ons for enhanced quality and Production efficiency will be Introduced in the areas of animal breeding husbandry disease ma · · .nagement, forages and natural resource use efficiency R . · esearch, development and extension ~ervlces WIi i be focused on formal and Informal karmer associa tions. Improved Information now1 d ' h e ge and skills of farmers Is Instrumental to ac leve these outcomes and hence LDDD will focus on Improving the quality of the Information svsll ble a nd th e mechanisms to Improve Its effective communication with farmer associations. s dey lop ll11gc111nd M Cl by l=Ao ond th eneg rn rit In 8010 4 Gov rnrn nt or Bef~clsh1e, n er tilso lnclud d In th at11n In 2014, B locnl t n Agr1cu1turt " 1 Scanned with CamScanner 3. Building private sector investments Companies will be encouraged to deliv r Imp, ovcd inputs and services efnclently. In addition, Public Private Partnerships will focus on imp,oving l11 processing and value addition for livestock products in Balochistan. 4. Building compliance for diversified markets In the short term, both local markets in the Province and national markets across Pakistan are much more important for livestock products from Balochistan. In the longer term the sector needs to define food quality and safety standards for targeted international markets and the sector needs IV Value chain financing Is a prior / W." Collaboration will occur vnth h•~ ,. ;;i O 8, ~ / ., Pakistan (as the main regula o '/ bvd/} a-; fl commercial banks and other fin~,nc 'J ;ye~ = ,. launch innovative credit product5 ro sector in Balochistan. In particular. prodJ. • are needed to innovatively address traditional forms of collateral held b/ s 3 SC producers. In addition, practical Insu a ce D' will be investigated to cover he nsi'.s o P'OO and credit providers. 6. Creating an enabling environment and Government services for growth and investment The Government will focus on creat ng a environment that removes marke d,sto o s a- ... policy disincentives (e.g. price cappI g). a:i acts investment in the selected sub-sectors, a d e~ the services it provides. To achieve this the previous "Vision, m 5510'1 a a objectives of the LDDD, 2015" will be re e ,ed a aligned realistically with the resources ava ab e This revised LDDD vision will outline he sys:e o· r BolochIston Livestock Polley and Stro1egy 2020 2030 scanned with CamScanner 6 6 LIVESTOCK FOR PROSPERITY IN BALOCHISTAN and gradual reform of the LDDD to become an enabler of systemic change within the Livestock sector in Ba/ochistan. LDDD will gradually focus its resources on public good policies and standards, research and information services, while stopping the inefficient and market distorting direct delivery of inputs. The Department will reform as a facilitator of livestock sector development and investment, partnering with the private sector, communities and farmer associations to achieve its objectives. In conclusion, the focus of the Ba/ochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 is on male and female farmers, their families, livelihoods and emerging agri-businesses. The proposed livestock sector initiatives will not only contribute to economic growth in Balochistan, but also improve the food security and nutritional status of the population in Ba/ochistan. The Ba/ochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 is deemed to be both feasible and achievable, provided increased resources are mobilized by both the Government of Bafochistan and its development partners. Conservative estimates show that the escalation of these and other interventions through the Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy could improve livestock househo ld income by 50 per cent over the next 10 years and genera te over 100 billion PKR for the p rovincial population and businesses. Scanned with CamScanner I I 1. Introduction Baloch1stan·s livestock sector is an important component of the province's economy. All together poultry, dairy, camels. sheep and goats, along with their value-added products, contribute around 50 per cent of the total provincial agricultural product. The Chief Minister Balochistan, the Advisor to Balochistan's Chief Minister for Livestock and Dairy Development. as well as the Secretary of the Livestock and Dairy Development Department (LDDD), have emphasized that the livestock sector has struggled to advance because the sector and its agencies do not receive sufficient attention or resources from the Federal and Provincial governments, as well as from donors. Apart from investments in animal health, the livestock sector has received little support. However, given its tremendous potential to improve livelihoods, the Government plans to accord priority to the livestock sector in the future. To establish the livestock sector more prominently within the province's development agenda, all stakeholders have collaborated to develop the Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020 2030. This Policy is based on broad stakeholder consultation throughout the various livestock value chains and sub sectors in Balochistan. It sets out a clear agenda for the livestock sector for the next decade and focuses on the most relevant value chains, stakeholders and beneficiaries 1.1. Development of Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 This Polley Is the result of a comprehensive. bottom up consultation process, conducted between 2016 and 2019. During the first couple of months of 2016 7 Boloch1s1on Livestock Policy and 51101eqy 2020 030 Scanned with CamScanner the LDDD together with the Food and Agricu lture Organization (FAO), conducted Fo~us Group . Discussions with livestock fa rmers ,n all 33 districts, across Balochistan. In March 2016, a one-day Livestock Conference was organized ,n Quetta with livestock farmer~ from all Districts, and involved the Minister for Agriculture in Balochistan, the Minister for Livestock, as well as representatives of the Federal Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MFSRN), the Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC), and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). Subsequently, in 2017 and 2018, desk studies were undertaken of important sector opportunities and issues, including wool, rangelands, and meat, as well as a review of livestock investments within the Provincial and Federal Public Sector Development Programs (PSDP). In early 2019, a team of livestock and policy experts was appointed by FAO and LDDD to compile and analyze past and current livestock project achievements, Balochistan's various acts and regulations, prominent livestock policies from other Provinces, as well as the results of stakeholder consultations. Finally, a strategy workshop was organized in July 2019, Including public and private stakeholders from the entire livestock sector. The culmination of this comprehensive consultation process and the final workshop are presented in the Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy covering the ten years from 2020 to 2030. 1.2.Alignment and Implementation of the Balochstan Livestock Policy and Strategy The Baloch1stan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 is complementary to and will help guide the direction of the Balochistan Comprehensive Growth and Development Plan 2020 - 20253. The Policy will also contribute towards the: C achievement of the livestock opportunities enabled through the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) investment; C achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations; and The Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 should guide livestock development and coordinate the interventions of the various stakeholders be they from the Provincial Government, Federal Agencies, bilateral and multilateral donors, the private sector or other livestock organizations. In particular, the Policy will also help the LDDD to refine its vision and mission. This will allow the LDDD to reform the Department and to align its services with sector needs. Importantly, for successful implementation of the Policy, coordination and cooperation between the LDDD, the Department of Forestry and Wildlife (DoFW) and the Department of Agriculture and Cooperatives (DoAC) is essential. This will require continuous dialogue and consultation between the Departments and also with the beneficiaries and stakeholders of the targeted livestock value chains. The LDDD will actively disseminate this policy framework among all stakeholders, organize a donor conference and will approach selected donors with customized proposals for specific parts of the Policy. The responsibilities and timeframes to deliver the Policy outcomes will be further detailed through a five-year implementation strategy and intervention plan. The mechanisms to achieve these outcomes will be designed with donors and stakeholders through participatory, bottom up processes r.~ ther than through top down "blanket approaches . C realization of the National Food Security Policy of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR). > Currently in Draft 8 Scanned with CamScanner 2. Livestock Sector Balochistan 2.1. Overview of Livestock Sector Balochistan Figure 2 : Status of Livestock Livelihoods in Balachistan A strong livestock sector is vitally important for the development of Baloch1stan's economy and the wellbe1ng of its people. Not only does livestock production generate almost 50 per cent of Baloch1stan's Agricultural Gross Domestic Product (GDP). or almost 10 per cent of the overall GDP4 of Baloch1stan, but the production of livestock is also hugely heterogeneous. being driven by almost one million smallholder households and herder families5. Some important features of the livestock sector in Balochistan are depicted m Figure 2. •Js Of" THE ,opt,JLATIOH IN IALOCNISTAH IV.slDCS INIIUIII.ALAAEAS • • • http. 1documents worldbank org/curated/en/965761468334151857/ACS22 580WP0v100UBLIC00Jenurey02013 cfocx Data derive from a World Bank analysis conducted on 2006 https.//openl<nowledge worldbank.org/bllstream/h 11dl /l098G/8082N03-150 GRA 0COV1closed0Aug0281020081.pdf 7 sequence=1&osAllowed=y , which Itself Is based on the 2006 LlvC'sto k C n us All d.iln sine, 2006 ,s based on LOOO estimates and have not been verified This amounts to about 8 molloon people 9 Baloch1stan L1ves1oc~ Policy and Srrol~gy 2020 JQ30 Scanned w it h CamScanner K FO R PROSPERITY IN BALOCHISTAN UVESTOC U nd 80 per c nt of epiesent aro I 1,ouseholds r d ' of t11em depend Rura ulatIon an 4 Jhe provincial pop e or all of thell subsistence on livestock for som ost important 11vestocl< and income. By far ::i:nts (sheep. goats. callle. in sa1oct11stan are r wl1lch make up over 80 pe1 buffaloS and camels)b of an11nals In tl1e Province cent of t11e total num e; t11at u,ere were around In 2019. it was esumate ts (Figure 3) while cattle ' P and goa . 32 m1i1Ion s ,ee million head. n,e Province numbered aro~~d 5 s mules and donkeys 0 5 m11lIon horse . also has . I with essential draft power which provide peoP ~menting the herd is the and transport. comp rtant contribution made relatively small. but lrn~~cording to the LDDD the by household poultry. . was estimated at over 8 ltry flock in the province pou . 6 million birds In 2019 · in 2006 and 2018 (based Figure 3: Liveswck numCbers us and subsequent LDDD on the 2006 livestock ens estimates). BaloCflista" Livestock population (In Milions) 20 lS JO s 0 2006 2018 (P) • SheEP • J>ackAIWTlalS Given the importance of the livestock sector it is unfortunate tllat there is not more accurate data available. The last formal livestock census in Pakistan was conducted 13 years ago in 2006 (Figure 3). Since 2006, the LDDD estimates that the livestock population of Balochistan has grown by 40 per cent. Unfortunately, the available data focuses on livestock numbers. which is a poor reflection of sect or growth as it tends to Justify overstocking (especially of small ruminants). A be tter alternative measure would be livestock productivity and overall production. In terms of national importance· Balochistan's cattle. ' No rehable d ta --a on poul11y in 8aloch1Stan is available 10 c,llL'''P, qot1l nnrl c,11 n, •1 1 < 1,,,n1 11 r I I , ,incl 52 P"' !:t'lll of lh • n,1l1(Jfl1)l ll( rrl (I ,r, I F1CJllfL' 4 Dalochl ton ' </Jm, of t/1 ,,...,, IOC'I< p0 1<,,,1un (2018 e 111r1nl• ) Cattle Buffalos I r, " 22% 41:) 12.7% Camels Pack Animals Goats Traditionally these livestock provide the meat. milk, ghee. khrut, eggs. wool, hide & skins and ~raft power, essential for sustaining remote fam1h~s However, Balochistan's rural families ,ncreas,ngfy also need to maximize the income potential from these livestock as their cash needs for education, health and consumables increase and the demand from potential urban populations both nationally and internationally grows. The ruminant herd is largely sustained by 32 million hectares of rangelands. While this zone includes some very inhospitable areas of bare rock and sparse vegetation, the rangelands include important seasonal pastures that have the potential to support large numbers of livestock if sustainably managed. 2.2. Analysis of Livestock Sector The transition from Balochistan 's tradit ional low input livestock prod uc tion approaches to a more commercial focus faces many c halle nges, such as: 1. Fragi le value chains: The current value chains for these livestock commodit ies are w eak and struggle with aggregation, transport, processing and marketing. This results in multi-stag e, ve ry long value chains that must conte nd w ith the intermittent supply of variable, ofte n poor-quality livestock products. These cl1al le nges make the value chain stakeholders risk-adverse and thus many of their practices can seem quite exploitative. Boloch1sron L, tesroci Policy on(J SI rot gy 2020 2030 Scanned with CamScanner 2 . Poor Animal Nutrition: Balochistan is dry and livestock depend on rainfall for pasture production across Balochistan·s rangelands, as well as streams and springs for drinking water. Degradation of grazing lands, overstocking and the growing needs of communities and irrigators, have limited feed and water availability. Poor animal nutrition is now an important, seasonal constraint as illustrated in Text Box 1. Box 1: Animal Nutrition A 2013 study showed that small ruminants in Balochistan are facing severe feed deficiency. Rangelands provide 80 per cent feed for sheep and goats however the availability of this feed Is subject to seasonal variations with critical shortages in winter and early spring. Poor feed during this time is particularly detrimental as ewes must support feta! development. During this period, animals lose body weight, resulting in low birth weights and high lamb mortality. Overall, the performance of small ruminants Is well below their genetic potential. To increase the animal's productivity alternative forages, as well as more efficient use of available feed source Is required 3 . Poor health: Livestock diseases and parasite infestation rates remain high across Baloch,stan creating s1gniflc nt livestock morbidity and loss (s e Box 2) Dlse sr> , LIV STOCK FOR PRO and parasites not on ly l1m1t lives ocl-'. produc 'Ii but specific trans-boundary rnfec rons and zoo ,. • diseases severely limrt potentral mar1--e· acces:. and can pose important risks to human ea· challenge with adequate treatment rs na· ,e·e inputs and services are l1m1ted partly due o a under-developed private sector. In add1 I0n ar •s are not sufficiently knowledgeable abou e ea s~ symptoms or remedies. and the flock Is spread wide ly in very remote areas. Box 2: Animal Health Only 10 per cent to 15 per cent of sheep are vaccinated. Vaccines are not easily avaI ab e in the districts, and the quality of ava1lab e vaccines is often poor. In addition. there are only 374 veterinarians 1n animal health ,n Balochistan (equivalent to one ·vet" for e e 50,000 animals). While farmers are aware of the maJor an ma health issues, they typically seek veterinary assistance only after there has been an outbreak of disease. Greater awareness and availability of vaccines as a preventatI treatment 1s needed. Improved nutrition and health would dramatically lmprov f cund1ty, cond1tI n n t productivity of II anlm< I 4. Farmer skil ls: La Uy, u, tr m,ltlon lrom ..,ub I ll n liv qui11 tlhll I 11 111 , 111! 111 0 1! , llh d ill <1111111 11 11 11 1:lulorr11~1em Liv luc I !J II y umi ':,11 11 , Iy 10 1 Scanned with CamScanner uvESJOCK FOR PIIOSPERITY IN 8111.0CHISTAN din management, disease husbandry (e.g. fee g, d·ng & selection (see and parasite control), bree i . needs ,-: t Box 3), collective marketing, marke t ~~ negotiation skills. Gaining these skills takes ~me and commitment and only some farmers are sufficiently motivated to change. Even for tho~e who are motivated, access to market information, quality services and inputs is challenging and clearly beyond the capacity of Government to address on its own. Animal breeding is haphazard in Balochistan. For example, male sheep and goats remain together in the herd throughout the year resulting 1n an extended and poorly planned lambing season. Also, flocks are genetically diverse and produce mixed quality meat, milk and wool. The result is lower prices when compared with herds where breeding is more deliberately managed. Hence, the Balochistan's livestock sector must undergo significant transformation if it is to capitalize on its comparative advantages (see Box 4). meet the needs of the population. and take advantage of the market opportunities. Box 4· Comparative Advantages of Livestock in Baloch1stan a Large ~oncentralion of sheep and goats in Baloch1stan. a Conducl~e environment for livestock grazing, if the rangelands are well managed. a Unique breeds of sheep and cattle well adapted t th , o e harsh condl . Balochistan. 1 ions 1n a Significant scope to r . . productivity with I ap1dly improve inputs. on Y marginal increases in a Good infrastructure in . (such as deep-s h rapidly developing and ea arbor in G economic proces . wadar, roads CPEC). sing zones under C Access to large consumers mark It will not b ets nearby e easy b t t . developm · u he potenti 1 • by LDDD ent is significant V a for livestock and FAO th . ery simple . already show th . r?ugh their joint investments limited inve t e significant gai ~rograms s rnents (see Box S) ns achievable with 12 Bo1och t 80)( 5 e)(amples of successful investments in Livestock d l ivestock fattening and marke t ing a improve . for Eid and other markets has increased household incomes by more than US~ 700,000 (in total) for 931 households in 2018; 0 Mechanical clipping and shearing of wool and associated cleaning and grading has increased returns from PKR 25 to 120 per kg wool (for 740 households) and increased market awareness, appreciation and demand fo r Balochistan wool; a Household poultry production for women has increased incomes for women by almost PKR 4,000 per bird per 2 years cycle, through the sale of chicks, eggs and meat and thus significantly improved household nutrition and women's agency; D Improved para-vet services for disease and parasite management through vaccination camps organized by LDDD and FAO has reduced mortality of sheep and goats by 10 per cent for 242 farmers in 2018. The capture and scaling up of these and other livestock opportunities is further enhanced by th ongoing a~d future investments associated with ;he China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Current is on L1vestoc1, P OIIC) Ond 5 Trotegy 2020 - 203 Scanned with CamScanner and planned CPEC investments will dramatically improve connectivity throughout the province. The ra pidly improving road and communication network in Balochistan allows improved delivery of inputs as well as increased access to currently important provincial and national markets, as well as the future potential for increased export to China and the Middle-East. Balochistan is aiming to incentivize complementary investments for CPEC through the establishment of special economic zones focused on processing and marketing provincial products. Conservative estimates show that the escalation of these and other interventions th rough the Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy could improve livestock household income by 50 per cent over the next 10 years and generate over 100 billion PKR for the provincial population and businesses. This Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 aims to establish the pathways for these changes and consolidate the contribution of all stakeholders to achieve the initiatives proposed . The Policy is a sector wide document addressing the needs of all stakeholders be they farming or herder famil ies, input suppliers, veterinary services, aggregators, processors . wholesalers , retai lers, consumers or government. Naturally the Govern ment of Balochistan, through LDDD and other relevant Departments, is an important player, but one of many. The Government needs to focus its role on facll itatlon, development of effective and enabling policies as well as the creation of a conducive environment for private sector in estment and sector growth. The Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 will be complemented by a detailed 5- ear Strategy and Annual Intervention Plan that outline the specific roles expected of: LIVl:S I Ut;K ~UH PHUSP HI I Y I HALUGHISIA D Investors: Including the private sector, government and Balochis tan's developmen par tners; D Inst itutions: Ensuring that provincial and nationa l agencies/institutions (including academia) work together and integrate th'?ir scarce resources to meet its aims; and D Policy Makers: Identifying where policy r1?f0,m and change are needed to overcome curr,;:n bottlenecks and build an enabling en 11ronm~n that ensures both economic growth and the well being of the population. 2.3. Strategic Focus and Critical Cross Cutti ng Issues The Ba lochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 needs to focus on those areas whe,e significant gains can be made and where critical issues confront the livestock sector. This section of the Pol icy outl ines these foca l areas and issues. Small ruminants, dairy cattle and poultry are the three subsectors that compr ise over 80 per cent of Baloch istan's livestock va lue and production and present the major growth opportunities for the Balochistan livestock sector7. These subsectors have the scale, reach and comparative advantage to deliver prosperity and wellbeing to the majority of Balochistan's men and women. Over the next ten years these sub-sectors will be the focus of the Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020 2030. • SECTOR FOCUS SMALL RUMINANTS, OAIRY ANO POULTRY MAl<E UP OVER 8096 OF BALOCHISTAN'S LIVESTOCK VALUE ANO PRODUCTION THESE SECTORS HAVE THE SCALE, REACH AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE TO DELIVER PROSPERITY AND WELLBEING TO THE MAJORITY OF BALOCHISTAN'S MEN AND WOMEN THESE THREE SECTORS SHOULD H THE FOCUS OF THE POLICY • It Is acknowledged that camels are a unique livestock sub sector In Balochlstan and should get attention. Howev r, the economic lue and development opportunities for camels are less when compared with Dairy, Small Ruminants end poultry end h nc c mels er not Included as priority sub sector in the policy. 13 Baloch1stan Livestock Policy and 51rategy 2020 2030 Scanned with CamScanner UVESTOCK FOR PROSPERITY IN BALOCH st 2.4. Opportunities, Bene fits and Constraints clc11ry cr11t10 and poultry) t1o,1• tJr, r rJ and ar sumrnar1zP-cJ 1n F1r1ur S The opportunities, benefits and constrainlS faced by the three selected sub-sectors (small ruminants. Figure 5: Opportumt,es, Benefits and Constraints facing the selected foca l sectors und r 1/J Bui h1 Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 OPPORTUNITIES Largest agricultural sector in Balochistan comprising over 80% of total ruminant herd. Province has a distinct comparative advantage Strong national markets based on taste Potentia l international markets if SPS standards can be consistently achieved OPPORTUNITIES Scope to increase household production significantly BENEFITS Increased economic contribution of the sector to Balochistan Core benefits for fami ly nutrition Poverty alleviation for rura l families BENEFITS Core benefits for fam ily nutrition Benefits for economic empowerment of women through sale of chicks. meat and eggs Significant contribution to family fin ances and poverty alleviation corJSTRAII" Inconsistent bre8ds lead to product variability Improving the feed quali ty and productiv1t, of degraded rangeland is an essential but complex issue to address Significant diseases affect productivity and export access (e.g . FMD) Weak value cha in and Government policy (price capping) increases costs and limits private sector investment CONSTRAINTS Signif icant diseases requi re regula r vaccination ~ es oc Poli() and Srroregy 2020 - 2030 Scanned with CamScanner OPPORTUNITIES H1gl1 demand and under supply or fresl1 milk Scope to significantly improve inputs, production and supply chain 2.5. Livestock and Gender Worn n play an Important role in livestock p1 oduction. In particular, within the small ruminants, daily c1nd pou ltry sub sectors most day to day l1usbandry activities are conducted by women. Yet t11 ir ffor ts are orten not appreciated, and their contribution is orten overlooked or underva lued. Fu1 th I more, women have li ttle influence over l1ow th products are disposed of. and often do not c ntrol any or the income generated by livestock. LIVESTOCK FOR PROSP RITV IN BALOCHI f AN BENEFITS Core ben fits fo r fami ly nutrition Pover ty allevi ation ror rural ramilies r:or 1< TI.J/\11 l I c: SlgnlfiCiJn t fr•r>d consli a111ts at t1m •s of year l1 m1ts produn1"' days Limitations o f animal hea lth and zoonot,c diseases Limited storage, processing and li nks reduce access to na tional markets Government price capping limits private sector investment livestock sig nificantly improves their en thusias tic engagement and the achievement of successfu l ou tcomes overall. In add ition, income earned by women preferentially en hances the nutritiona l and educa tiona l we ll being o f children in the household. Consequently, wi th in the Balochistan Livestock Pol icy and Strategy 20 20-2030, all stakeholders have agreed tha t greater emphasis must be placed on engagi ng women, across the entire livestock va lue chain. This will include their engagement in production technologies, innovations, access to markets and productive resources as well as ensuri ng thei r freedom to preferentia lly manage some of the income genera ted. 15 Bolo ct11ston Liv slor k Policy nnd Srra leqy 20.:?0 2030 Scanned with CamScanner RITY IN BALOCHISTAN uvesrocK FOR PROSPE 2.6. Livestock, Food Security and Nutrition Livestock development will not only c~nt~i~ute lo economic growth but also make a s1gnif1cant contribution to the food security and improved nutrition of rural families. This is true for both the farming families themselves, as well as for urban consumers within Balochistan and nationally. Farming families may benefit in three different ways: Firstly, they will have increased access to quality protein through their expanded production. This will be a particular bonus for young children and women; Secondly, they will have greater variety of protein available through the introduction of meat, milk and egg-based products; and Finally, they will have greater disposable income allowing them to also seek out better quality foods in the markets This will be complemented and supported by effective tra ining and Behavioral Change ~ommunication (BCC) on nutrition to ensure healthy diets. F;om the perspective of the urban consumer it is a ready apparent that the I · demand for . I . ocal, national and regional products egag~1:a pfrote1ns. notably milk and dairy . . . , ee . poultry meat a d 1.ncreas1ng due to . n mutton is Population growth d increasing middle I an an ever-I c ass. If well man d . ivestock production in Bal . age , improved benefit from this . och1stan will be able to growing demand. 2 ·7· Livestock R Adaptation to' C~ngelands and 1mate Chang Ba1och1stan' e th 5 rangeland e livestock s s are the backb ector (Particularl f one of Y or rum1nants).For 16 I bout 80 per cent of feed for Balochistan's examp e. a I d 32 million sheep and goats comes fro~ range a~ s . In the past. trad itional herding and gra zing. practices tended to regulate herd size and grazing rights. These tra ditional grazing p ractices have broken down over the last half century d ue to insecurity in Pakistan and Afghan istan and increasing climate variability. As a result. farmers and herders have explo ited the frag ile rangelands leading to overgrazing, pasture degradatio n, b io diversity loss and significant erosion. This has b een exac e rbate d by increasing drought and cl imate variability resu lting from Climate Change. The rangelands are now degrading rapidly and bio-diversity lo ss is acute. The rangelands need to be much better managed if the livestock sector in Balochistan is to be transformed. Better rangeland management is essential if forage supply, b iodiversity and environmental seNices (e.g. susta inable water catchments) are to be maintained and e nhanced. For the Baloch istan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 to be effective. all stake holders must acknowledg e the acute stress that face the Provincial rangelands and w o rk collaboratively w ith ~ommunities to reverse the tre nd . The Po licy thus ocuses on the challenges of rangelands and the need for community-based management practices to be effectively p lanned and implemented . Be tter flock manageme t d . n an sustainable management of the range ·11 · . s wi increase rangeland resilience and product1v1ty. Scanned with CamScanner I Ji I • 3. Vision and Outcomes Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy Balochistan's livestock sector stakeholders believe that, with concerted effort and careful use of their combined resources, the following vision can be realized over the next ten years. Balochistan will experience rapid growth In the prosperity and well being of families and businesses involved in its three targeted livestock value chains: small ruminants , cattle and poultry. Over ten years 1! 1s envisag d that the volu to the province of the small ruminant, do1ry cattl and poultry subsectors will grow l)Y nn cJV r, q of 4 percent 8 per year, resulting 1n 50 per cen growth over the period S1mllarly, due o s g people's access to nutritious, saf and meat, dairy products and egg will in re ::. members of farming fam11tes or urb n Livestock opportun111es will b op n f r participate but particular benefit will rl fam1l1es and business s rh I commit t collaborate 10 grow th 1r chos a 4 per cent growth 1$ lh v roq p,,,,, n ') 11111u,1I <Jruwt11 In 1Jf111 r provJn,, has grown fesler 1h11n tho c1op' c1or l,i P ltl,lun <Jurin') I r ,l, r,11111 111 y, ,., 111 I lr If I Scanned with CamScanner ,1 Figure 6: Vision and outcomes (6) of the Balochistan Livestock Policy 2020-2030 and n ds to be read in conjunction with Annex 2. which details the Objectives and Indicators of Success tor each outcome. 3.1. Sustainable rangelands productivity Livestock herders Improve their grazing practices and enhance the sustainable productivity of degraded rangelands Degradation of rangeland forages 1s potentially the most important long-term issue for provincial ltvestoch. production and urgently requires: l Community ownership by the villagers and nomadic herders and commitment to controlled managed grac:,ng. 18 2. Rehabili tation of natural grasslands, and 3. Introduction of new potential drought resistant forages. In particular Atriplex species offer considerable promise. A ll initiatives depend on community management and ownership of the rangelands and forests as ongoing uncontrolled grazing will lead to failure. These community agreements must involve both the v illagers themselves, as well as nomadic herders. Without clear community level commitment to a t m the work to restore rangeland management sys e the rangelands will be fruitless. The DoFW and LDDD must co0rdinate their activities to identify communities willing to change their practices and sustainably manage the 1 r rangelands, which is a very challenging task. Collaborative community-based management Scanned with CamScanner agreements then need to be concluded between the DoFW and community organizations or traditional representative bodies. Where this commitment is in place the LDDD, DoFW and their development partners can work to introduce management reg imes and species that will generate consistent fodder and resource protection. 3.2. Production and Marketing Innovation Balochistan's livestock families and businesses understand and work collaboratively to access and adopt production and marketing innovations Current government run livestock research and extension services, information products and communication tools are in a poor state and well behind other provinces. Research and Extension is limited, information is poorly formatted for the average user, and the use of modern Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and electronic tools is lagging. The challenge of extension in Balochistan is significant and tl1e LDDD needs to improve its efficacy by focusing its applied research, veterinary and extension activities on forma l and informal groups of farmers. It is inefficient and unaffordable for government livestock research, veterinary or extension services to use one to one delivery systems. As such livestock farmers will be formed into production and/or marketing associations and the scarce e tension services (e.g . field assistants) will be dedicated to facilitating, supporting and improving the performance and aspirations of these groups. These formal and informal associations such as Farmer Marketing Collectives (FMCs), Mutual Marketing Organizations (MMOs) and Farmer Producer Organizations, will be the focus for all trainings, demonstrations and services (e.g . vaccination) provided by Government Agencies. Many of these groups already exist through the support of government. development partners or the communities directly. Development partners will be encouraged to support existing groups and establish new associations as required, guided by the Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy. Consideration should be given to the farmers' associations, meeting at least part of the operational and transport costs of their allocated e tension officer (field assistant). LDDD will keep a record of the associations, their allocated extension officer and their members as well as the quality of the services and the contents of the extension LIVESTOCK FOR PROSPERITY IN BALDCHIST messages. Private veterinary and input supply businesses will be encouraged to become members of these associations, deliver their services through these associations, and provide technical training and field support as required. The emphasis within the groups will be on self help and advocacy encouraging local resource mobilization, through cost sharing mechanisms which do not distort the market. The associations themselves will drive their agenda and the associations, along with their allocated extension officers, will help facilitate additiona l support, advice or market information as required. In addition, these groups will be supported by the LDDD and will be used as the focus of on-farm research or demonstration related to: 1. Animal Breed ing; 2 . Animal Husbandry; 3. Disease management; 4. Forages and nutrition; 5. Natural resource use efficiency; and 6. Animal welfare. The LDDD will run a responsive adaptive research and technology program. The associations will make their needs known and the LDDD scientist will work with the allocated extension officer and the association to undertake trials, testing, demonstrations or worksl1ops to addre s th Ir concerns. Both knowledge dissemination and capa lty building of llvestocl< farmers pi y an Import nt role In realizing the Livestock Polley outcomes Packaging appropriate knowledg and 1nformut1on Is required and LDDD extension servlc s, t11rough 19 BolochIston Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020 20~0 Scanned with CamScanner LIVESTOCK FOR PROSPERITY IN BALOCHISTAN livestock field assistants, will be empowered and capacitated to play a vital role in linking knowledge and services with the livestock farming communities. 2. Improved access, range and quality or input products, pharmaceuticals, veterinary ser 110~~ or advice (particularly in district centers) At the central level the LDDD will establish an information and communication office that will work to collate and/or package existing or new information products. Given the widespread availability and use of cellular networks, emphasis will be given to media-based mobile phone mechanisms to disseminate this information in a timely fashion. Poster, audio visual and printed material will only be provided to livestock associations and their members (and potentially at a minimal cost). 3.3. Business Investment Livestock businesses are informed, motivated and supported to invest in profitable input services and processing infrastructure The Government should avoid becoming a market player or introducing subsidies or incentives that compromise business profitability or distort the market. Instead. the Balochistan Government will work with the Chamber of Commerce. the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA), local entrepreneurs, and financiers (e.g. Commercial Banks and other Financing Agencies) to promote co-investments (including Public-Private Partnerships see Box 6) or credit guarantee arrangements that deliver significant provincial livestock business investment in either: ,. Provincial processing of livestock products (meat, milk, eggs or other byproducts), and Box 6 Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) O The Planning and Development Department (P&D) plays a pivotal role in Public Private Partnerships and the Balochistan Government has approved the PPP act some time ago. O Public Private Partnerships are recognized as a means to accelerate the development of the livestock sector and to engage the private sector. Preference will be given to investment options that fill missing market functions for the province or for specific districts. In particular this should focus on providing localized services wherever feasible and profitable. For example. currently significant numbers of poultry chicks are imported from hatcheries in the Punjab and Sindh. There is a significant business case for hatcheries to be established locally to meet local demand. Already, models of women run hatcheries have proven profitable and should be duplicated. 3.4. Diversified Markets Balochistan's livestock families and businesses understand and work together to comply with the necessary standards to access diversified markets In the short term, the national market in Pakistan is the most important for livestock products from Balochistan. Currently Balochistan is under represented in this market. Even in key areas of strength such as sheep and goats. Balochistan only delivers 16 per cent of the national production. Significant growth in local, provincial and national markets is possible for almost all products. This will require a focus on the whole value chain to improve the production efficiency and effectiveness of the various steps. Development of these national value chains should be the focus of the government. the sector and key development projects. Marketing and sales of livestock Inputs and products should be left to the commercial / business partners The Government should: . Livestock a. Play a facllitat1ng role e.g. between 1 companies established by the Governmen nt of Balochistan (GoB), the Trade Developme Boloch1ston L111es1oc1c. Pohcy and Strole Y. Scanned wit h Camscanner . ' . - •' .: . ~Jiil;..· - : - ' LIVESTOCI< FOR PRO P RITY I BA.LOCHlSTAN Authority Pakistan (TDAP, collective tra de facilitation and generic promotion) , the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA) and other Agencies. The findings of this study will bP v11drJ ; communicated with the s ctor If h r ,, potential and consensus th . nth'- L DOD development partners could h Ip fac.1h , , 1 , • b . Establish and ensure compliance with the necessary standards for food safety, quality, contamination and residues. of producers and proc $SOrs nho r:.,,n cor irni r uniformity, standards and scale requ,r,•d r 1r , '/ In the longer-term access to international markets w ill require every step of the value chain to work together to meet high product standards. SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) compliance , food safety and quality standards, traceability and enhanced product quality are essential to formally access many markets such as the Middle East and China (under CPEC arrangements and fueled by rising meat prices in China). One potential market advantage of Balochistan's current \ow-inputs system is the ability for some producers to market products that comply with organic certification . require the province to create c1 d1~Pa'J~ fr'-' zrj ~. potentially in the newly developed cr:imma d , ea'; of the Kachi canal and the Mirani dam, o' Balochistan will undertake a feasibility assessment of targeted international markets to identify those where the province has both potential and I J comparative advantages - and thus potential for a competitive edge over other suppliers. Particular attention w ill be given to defining the food quality and safety standards for these markets. This study w ill identify the high priority compliance and quality requirements and issues that need to be addressed (e .g . d isease freedom, breed uniformity, animal welfare etc) back home in Pakistan and Balochistan. The study may also identify the need for legislative reform (e.g. to allow live-animal export). This assessment will be undertaken through the LDDD in collaborat,on with international donors and involve the engagement of both national and international specialists. other areas. 3.5. Credit and Insurance Balochistan's livestock families and businesses can access credit and insurance products relevant to their needs Growth of the livestock sector requires amilies a ':l businesses to be able to access affordable ina c~ to support their investments, as well as some to of insurance to alleviate risk if drought or disease causes unplanned losses. Currently no commerc·a finance or insurance products are available lo livestock farmers in Balochistan, because o e risks commercial banks face operating in e Province. However, there is a strong comm· e l of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to make sue options available. The fo llowing th ree streams of work are proposed: Firstly, development partners (and particularly NGOs) wi ll be encouraged to work with formal or inform al groups of livestock farmers to develop community run savings and loan schemes suitable to fund small-sca le family livestock inves ment. Some of these schemes could particularly targe women's groups to fund pou ltry production or ruminant fattening . Already several indigenous schemes have proven to be successful and could be scaled up. Secondly, the Balochistan Government will wor with the State Bank of Pakistan (as a regulatory body), commercial banks and other credit pro iders to consider and launch innovative. reasonabl priced and customized credit products for Ii est families, groups of livestock producers. or sma ll businesses looking to scale up their productt n through: 1. More intensive production of meat. mil l.. r egg: 2. Feedlot and fattening aper tlons, or 3. Local level aggregation/pro sslng hem s (e.g. local milk collection, wool h rln , cleaning and gr ding nd oth r d d alu and processing ctlvltl s). 21 Baloch1ston Livestock Palley and Strategy 2020 2030 Scanned with CamScanner 111/f S HWK IIJlf l'JIO flLIIII YIN IJAI ocrn J/lN Und , sl nd,liJly, mony (arm rs r nol ble Lo off r 1, c1dltl o11e1I coll Leu I (usually fixed assets) for tl1 , lo, ns r1 nd h nc Lhe study should consider ot11 r, lnnov tlv opllons (e.g. herd as collatera l) lo 11 Ip r clue risks nd make l11ese er dil schemes ace ssll)l for farmers In Balochislan. Laslly, l11 L DDD will commission a study in collt M ra llon with Its development pclrtners to lnvestlg t the options, affordability clnd feasibili ty of production Insurance for the livestock sector. I his study could also consider options for the Government to underwrite commercial schemes for th v ry poor In Balochlstcln 3.6. Enabling Environment and Reform of Livestock and Dairy Development Department Balochlstan's livestock families and businesses benefit from an improved enabling environment !or livestock production, marketing and investment. A key rol for the Government of Balochistan ,s to st bhsh an enabling environment for the livestock ector Th two priori Y elements of this enabling nwonment are A conducive legislative and regulatory frame work ,n wh h b ,c usinesses can invest and tunct,on con d 1 ently, transparently and ct,v ly, nd R ormed roles and f , unct1ons for the LDDD lo ensure that the priority Policy initiatives are delivered in partnership with other stakeholders. Both are essential for the delivery of the other five elements of the Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy. 3.6.1. Legislative and regulatory reform Under the post-18th Amendment. the Government of Balochistan is responsible for reviewing current livestock legislation and regulations and enacting the necessary light-touch laws and statutes needed to enhance the sector. As such. in 2014 a comprehensive study was conducted of all the current provincial livestock policies and regulations. This identi fied their effectiveness as well as any unintended consequences. Unfortunately, the Government currently has in place some policies that. while well Intentioned, have unintended consequences for the development and growth of the livestock sector (e.g Price Capping). Other priority matters reported ly requiring reform include: 0 animal health; a bio-risk management; 0 co-operatives; 0 food safety and security; 0 market access; C genetic resources; and 0 rangeland management. The results of this study will be translated Into legal reforms by the LDDD. The objective will be Scanned wit h CamScanner to consolidate the current maze of legislation and regulation into a body of law sufficient to support the policy goals. 3.6 .2 . Reform of Department (LDDD) The second element of enabling environment reform relates to the roles and functions of the Department of Livestock and Dairy Development (LDDD). Currently the LDDD is underfunded and under-resourced and this is part of the reason that LDDD performance is seen as sub-optimal in core areas. LDDD must change from being predominantly a Department of Animal Health and become a ~epartment that is able to com prehensively fac il itate livestock sector development and investment. by partnering with the private sector, communi ties and farmer associations to achieve th is Policy's outcomes. The Balocl1istan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 requires LDDD to become an enabler of sys temic cl1ange within the livestock sector. LDDD must increasingly focus its resources on pub lic good policies, markel/consumer standards, as well as research and extension services. Tl1e LDDD l1as such an important role, that the facilitation and delivery of this Policy may we ll be compromised if the LDDD is unable to fu lfil I its tasks. Reform of tl1e LDDD is such an important issue that tl1is section discusses the needs in some detai l. As t11e first step, a major insti tutiona l review needs to 11westigate the LDDD's organizational structure, p rformance and services. The LDDD appreciates that fundamental reform is necessary if it is to be b th efficient and effective. Hence it seeks to r fr s11 its structure and services to accommodate the Incr ased funding necessary for it to deliver the Ii to ~ sector's Policy goals. The Government aims to increase resources to LDDD so that it can d liver this policy coherently and consistently over t11e ne t ten ears. LIVESTOCK FOR PROSPERITY 1H BAUJCHIST However, th is requires LDDD to develop a reorga nization plan that is ca refully thought through. appropriate ly prior itized, and realistically costed. The institutional review and reorganization plan should not on ly include the key public sector roles already discussed under the Policy's six objectives. bu t should also consider (among othe rs): 1. Private Sector Investment: The LDDD must encourage and negotiate private sector investment in priority livestock initiatives such as processi ng (see Section 3.3), specialized production units (e.g. to meet standards fo r specific markets - see Section 3.4),and animal health services. At the same time, the LDDD must avoid any action that undermines or distorts these markets. For example, LDDD's current delivery of free vaccinations and inputs will need to be recons idered as it compromises private sector delivery of these same services. There needs to be a changed mindset with in the Government and the LDDD that moves away from one-off unsusta inable handouts and instead leverages the private sector. social enterprises, NGOs and commun ities to establ ish long-term, sustainable, commercially responsible solutions to their input needs. As part of this, privatization or semi-privatization of some of LDDD's current animal health services could be considered under the Balochistan Public Private Partnership Act. 2. Market Access: LDDD needs to lead the realistic assessment of Baloch lstan's market opportunities. As outlined In Section 3.4, this will initially focus on national markets but needs to expand to reg ional and international markets over time. 3. Policy Oversight: An Issue that could hamper 23 2020 -2030 Scanned with CamScanner LIVESTOCK FOR PROSPERITY IN BALOCHISTAN 4 5 24 uv n ss of LDDD is the frequent 11 n s of serno, staff Currently the average l nu, of the d partm ntal secretary is less 11, n t::> months. This d1m1nisl1es the deep und rstand1ng need d of the comple . tl 11111 al. pohc , and market issues confronting tl1t: - cto, and could compromise the continuity t p he 1mplementat1on Link , 1th Federal agencies: LDDD will require tr ng hnkag s 1th relevant Federal Ministries uch the l\11nistl) or National Food Security R Sl: rch (MNFSR). Ports Shipping, the 1111 tr 01 mm r e. the Trade De elopment uthorit 01 Pa I tan (TDAP) and other 1n. 1,tu11 ns Th c ncerned Federal Ministries h "' to help Baloch,stan to develop net\ orks 1th partn r. ,n 1de and outside Pakistan and P inot mmon learning and the adoption of t-est p act, e Capacity Building. Protess1onal and technically q al t,ed LDDD sra are re uired to deliver 1 e e Pt?ctat,ons r,p ilated in the Balochistan 1 ~ e 1 -1.;: Pol,c and Strateg However. this 1 e at he go ernment II aop ' t and retain ind1 ·1duals who have ele ant ills. b support both formal training and on-the-job specialization; and c. establish mechanisms for coaching, mentonng and forma l performance review. Areas where LDDD currently has limited capacity include: a. Regulatory and legal reform. b. E-Governance and ICT applications. c. Regulation and testing of labeling and quality standards for veterinary inputs (e.g. vaccines, medicines and feeds). d . Inspection for the appropriate use of registered veterinary products and protocols to test for breaches of minimal residue limits (MRL). e. Approved inspection and certificatio~ protocols for product purity and quality. f. Certified inspection and traceability protocols for livestock export. Scanned with CamScanner 4. Stakeholders and Beneficiaries 4 .1. Stakeholders Multiple public and private stakeholders are engaged with , or have an economic interest in, the efficient and effective functioning of sheep, goat, dairy and poultry value chains. These stakeholders are summarized in Table 1. For the outcomes of the Policy to be achieved these stakeholders' will need to confirm: 1. Their commitment to the goal and outcomes of the Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020-2030; and 2 . Their willingness to commit their time and resources to its implementation. The following table lists the broad stakeholder groups considered essential to the successful delivery of the outcomes of the Baloch1stan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 Th main categories of stakeholders are identified. whi e e • roles and responsibilities related to each of the s outcomes are further discussed in Anne 2. Tobie 1: Tobie 1. Stakeholder Groups essent1ol for succesful implementation of the Boloch1ston Lt -es Policy and Strategy 2020 · 2030 Stakeholder category Core Value Chain Actors and Partners Organizations Livestock and Dairy De er Department, Government r Baloch1stan (LDDD). inc lud1n Livestock Extension w r~t.: nd 26 Bo loct11s1a,1 L1vt::', IO I p, IK Y II II t ':i l r 11 ' lJY )l) l) \ scanned with CamScanner LIVESTOCK FOR PROSPERITY IN BALOCIIISTAN Stakeholder category Core Value Chain Actors and Partners Core Delivery Partners 26 Organlz tions DepaI Lmenl of For st ncl WII Ill[ (DoFW) Ministry of National Food Security and Research (M NFSR) M1nIslry of Commerce and Trade Financial institutes (Stale Bank and Commercia l Banks): Benazir Income Support Program (B ISP), Pakistan Micro fi nanc lnvestm nt Company (PMIC) and other micro fi nance organiza tions; Insurance Compan ies Livestock (vocational) Train ing and Educa tion Centers Provincia l Researcl1 & Deve lopment and Training Institutes Private (Sector) Services Providers (e.g. veterinary services) Priva te Input Suppl iers Private Processing and Packag ing Companies Priva te Logistics Companies Livestock Farmer Associations (FMCs, MMOs and Cooperatives) Livestock farming households and businesses Government of Balochistan Departments Donors Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Federal Government agencies such as: National Food Security & Research (MNFSR); Ports & Shipping; Ministry of Commerce; Trade Development Authority o f Pakistan (TDAP). Cor Developni nl FundeIs Or J,ml1. tion G v0rnmc•nl ol B,ilQr h1r;t,,n ,mrJ G VPrflml'lll or Pr1vr', lr1n Donor•, (UI JDP, DrlD, / DB, //8 D v lor,rn nl BrtnV', ,tnd f unrJ• or AT, USAID, u. JICA ,mrl J , ol11 rs) Private Sector OrganrLationr, <JnrJ Companies 4.2. Beneficiaries Many di rect and indirect benefi ciaries are engaged in the implementation of the Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020-2030. These Include: Direct beneficiaries: Male and female livestock farmers and their fam ilies are the direct and prime beneficiaries of a stre ngthened and vibrant livestock sector wi th diversified , hea lthy products and Improved incomes. But also many value chain actors, repr senllng al l facets o f work such as traders. exporters. Scanned with CamScanner wholesalers and retailers will directly benefit from implementation of the Policy. This group also includes some beneficiaries who warrant special mention including: a. Local producers and supp liers of tools, equipment, inputs and services (e.g. veterinary services, feed and silage, as well as advisory and certification services) . In particular the small ruminant and poultry sector provide good opportunities for local agri business and cottage activities (wool processing, dying, carpet making, bird production, egg hatching etc), benefiting thousands of rural women in particular. b. Slaughter house operators, wool washing, grading and baling operators; meat, hides processors; logistical services providers; and c. New categories of beneficiaries such as • • -- • --•., • ,, • ,, . ..,.. , ,,, , f ,,, .,n-,.,v-v-. JVWr9-""I shearers. community bFJ~Pci ;1nim;JI h<•,JI h workers and o lhPr culegonr:', th;JI , r<• /' stimulated by th Policy ,nt,.,r mn 10w, Indirect Bene ficia ries: The following categon s or p,1r nr~r', 11,11 ,nd,r •,: / benefit from a developing llvestoc~ ',,r. rJr ,n Balochistan: a. Advisers, consultants and researcher::, b. Trainers, and business developers (throug vocational training in the districts as 11~11 a::. business incubation centers in the ,11c1ni 1/ o Ouetta) c. The Board of Revenue and Provincial and Federal Tax Collection Departments. The livestock sector already srgnificantl t con 1b -~s to the GDP of Pakistan and with a gro11,ng livestock sector and entrepreneurs becom, g more professional and registered more a;1. revenues will be generated 4.3. Governance and Oversight Policy Implementation After endorsement of the Baloch1stan L1vestocK Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 by the Cab1ne a five years' implementation strategy and mterven· o plan will be developed. It is envisaged tha some interventions will be funded with public funds through Provincial and/ or Federal Government Public Sector Development Programs (PSDP). o-he interventions (particularly those with well-defined and fenced-off objectives) will be presented to L c iocl Pol1r: y u id s1r ~1,, lJY 10,>u JO ~u Boloc h1s1on 1v , Scanned with CamScanner LIVESTOCK FOR PROSPERITY IN BALOCHISTAN donors for either direct or joint funding with the Government. Budgetary requirements for this Policy will be further defined during the development of the 5-year strategy and inteNentlon plans. Inevitably, there is an expectation that the Government's budgetary allocation to the Livestock and Dairy Development Departments (LDDD) must increase significantly if the aims of the Policy are to be achieved. The LDDD appreciates that this wil l be a progressive process and will only escalate significantly once the LDDD demonstrates its willingness and capacity to improve the efficiency and efficacy of its services and reform its current structure and functioning. S lm1larly, the Policy is heavily dependent on the s1gn1ftcant commitment of donors to Its outcomes. The Balochist~n Livestock Policy and Stra tegy 2020-2030 will be managed by the LDDD over lO years (5 + 5 years), and will include a 28 midterm evaluation (MTR). The MTR will create the opportunity for evidence-based policy implementation and adaptation as it progresses. Strategic oversight of Policy implementation will be provided through a broad-based Policy Steering Committee (PSC), chaired by the Secretary of Livestock. The PSC will not only include Government and its development partners, but will also include representation from the sector itself (including selected private sector interests). The PSC will meet twice each year. On a day-to-day basis, a Policy Implementation Committee (PIC) to be led by the Director General of LDDD will be established. The PIC will report to the PSC. Representatives of other Provincial collaborating agencies and donor programs will participate in the PIC. Within the broad framework of the Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy, sepa rate teams will implement project clusters or larger individual projects. Technical working groups (per cluster of projects or per outcome) wil l be established, meeting every 3 months to discuss operational issues and prog ress. Under the six broad outcomes, specific objectives will be pursued, contributing to the outcomes and overarching goal as specified in Annex 2. Indicators of success and impact as well as delivery ta rgets, such as increased income, reduced malnutrition, livestock farmers using innovative technologies etc. are yet to be defined as Input for a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system. Scanned with CamScanner 5. Risks The following risks were identified and may im pact th Implementation of the Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy: 5.1. External Risks E 'ternal nsh.s are beyond the contro l of any of the stakeholders engaged in the implementation of the P Ii y. E ternal risks include: CJ E treme and ad erse weather conditions aggra ated b the effects of climate change in the ming ears: Cl lnse urit in the Districts; and Cl egime hanges ithin the Governm ent of Bal histan. 5.2. Operational and implementation risks Operational ri sks can be partly controlled by project management and stakeholders if effective mitigation measures are put in place. Risks that fall within this category are among others: CJ Communities lack trust in Government, and the development partners. CJ Excessive turnover of key leadership within the LDDD. CJ Insufficient emphasis placed on gender equity and women 's opportunity by Government, local agencies and the community. CJ Market opportunities are insufficient and too frag ile. 29 Boloch1sron Livestock Policy and Strategy 2020 . 2030 ~ - - - ......1.llllllilllllllllillllilil Scanned with CamScanner LIVESTOCK FOR PROSPERITY IN BALOCHISTAN a Government of Balochistan capacities are .. compromised by institutional, financial, political and reputational difficulties. a Lack of effective local delivery partners (Government, civil and private sector). a Non level playing field and market distortion by other donors and Government of Balochistan. a Internal resistance within the Government to reform laws. acts and Departments. 5.3. Other Risks Another type o f risk is sho rtage of funds for prop~, implementation o f the Po licy due to lacv of intt?ri:.:~t with donors, provinc ia l and fed eral Governml?nt rJf Pakistan and non-willingness o f resourc8 PrJrtn'2r-:, rJ financially commit ove r a longe r period of time. Scanned with CamScanner Annexes Annex 1: References (List of Reports and Publications) 1. Balochistan Agriculture Sector Policy and Strategy 2015 - 2025 (draft), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAQ) of the United Nations, 2016. 2. Report Livestock Farmers Conference March 31, 2016, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAQ) of the United Nations, 2016. 3. Investment Opportunities in Livestock Sector Balochistan, Government of Balochistan (GoB). Livestock and Dairy Development Department (LDDD), 2015. 4 . Livestock Pol icy Balochistan 2015, Government of Balochistan, Livestock and Dairy Development Department. 2015. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Livestock Policy 2018, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 2018. Livestock and Dairy Development - Pol icy Papers - 2015. Government of Punjab, 2015. Sindh Agriculture Policy 2018 - 2030, Government of Sindh, 2018. Balochistan Comprehensive Development Strategy 2020 - 2030, GoB, DeLoitte (Draft), 2019. National Food Security Policy, Government of Pakistan, Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR), 2016. 10. Balochistan Public Sector Developmet program 2019 - 2020, Govern~ent o Balochistan, Department Planning and Development, 2019. LIVESTOCK FOR PROSPERITY IH B CHI 11 . National Wool Developm nt Progr,Jm f',11-'1 .r,m. Food and Agriculture Organization (f-AO) r Jf , United Nations, 2017. 12. Meat and livestock by-products value chain-., Pakistan, Balochistan Perspective Fo0ct anrJ Agriculture Organization (FAQ) of the Umtt.:o Nations. 2017. 13. Role of Rangelands in Wool Value Chain Development in Pakistan with Focus on Balochistan, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAQ) of the United Nations, 2016. 14. Concept / Proposal Paper on Livestock Marl-:ets at Six Districts, Government of Balochistan, Livestock and Dairy Development Department. 2017. 15. Pakistan Vision 2025, Government of Pakistan, 2017. 16. Prime Minister Initiatives on Livestock Sector (draft), Government of Pakistan, 2019 17. Long term plan for China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). 2017-30. Government of Balochistan, Department Planning and Development, 2018. 18. 100 days in Livestock Department Balochistan, Government of Balochistan, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, 2018 19. Country Programming Framework for Pakistan 2018 - 2021, Government of Pakistan. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAQ) of the United Nations, 2018 31 2020 . 2030 k Polley ond Strategy h1ston L1vestoc Baloc d ·th CamScanner Scanne w 1 (/) (") Q) :, :, /1) Q. :;: ~ n Q) 3 (/) (") Q) :, :, ~ r 1:1 Annex 2: UvestOCtrf''OHC-y-n-~- """"' ""' s" Oe<Md Pohcy outcomes. the rollowl ng objectives will be pursued , contrl b u ting to the ou!comes a "u v•~· ", "' ,,. , , , ~.,.c;oo " .... Indicators of Success " ~-.--nslbllllY • • • Rangelands productivity improves ~ I. S\,$tan'-!ble rengeiandS proouctM°fy (li\-estock r,erderS Improve their grazing practJCeS and entiancethe sustainable productivity of degraded r~nds) Production and Marketing ln.,ovanon /Salod'llstan ·s · ·eslOd< families a.id bJsmesses .ta~nd 11 t. .;> Objectives hl 11,e ne,t decade. 1rn11Imu111 500 ron1111urntIcs across selected dist, icts comni1l to developing co1111nurnty· 1>Jst?<I r.angcland management plans cc,\ 1:nng I 2 1111111011 hectares Productiv1l) and sustainability of the targeted rangelands ,s improved by 50 i;-er cent ave, three years througl1 • improved grazing management • • regimes ,ntroduct,on of 1mp1oved fodder species and controlled stocking rates and seasonal grazing pressure • • • 2. l '-'-~ establtsl1ed and XXXX new I • 11\-estock fam,er assocratIons operate as a 1ocus for Government and I • Private Sector support 1nclud1ng applied research, oa1ning. sharing. demonstration. input supply and vetennary seMces (e.g vaccination) I • 2.1 Associat,on members including women increase their nock/herd I • proauctrVJty by 50 per cent and their incomes by 30 per cent through ttie adoption of improved breeding. I • husbandry. nutnuon and health care ,pract,ces for their livestock 2.3 AssocIat,on member families and ,consumers improve their food I • S;?Curity and nutntion through consistent access to Quality safe pIott'In 2 11 Improved and relevant 1nformat,on products r,c>ad1ly accessible 10 smannoldeI farmers through their essoaat,ons and t.'lectionic m!?'dta • LDDD end OoFW should Intensively cooperate and coordinate thelI activities to ldenUfy communities wllllng lo change theh practices, and manage their rangelands u,,ough a Community-based Rangeland Management Plan Community Based Rangeland Management Groups will establish rules and practices thal ensure rangelands are sustainably used to maintain forage productivity, bio diversity and environmental services Where this commitment Is In place the LDDD. the OOFW and their development partners can work to Introduce new potential drought resistant forages. • • • ~~ LDDD extension staff allocated to each group as a I a coordinator and fac,lltator Development partners will be encouraged Lo support exIstIng groups and establish new assoc1at1ons as reQulred, guided by the Balochistan Livestock Policy and s~~w lb The LDDD will keep a record of the assocIatIons. their allocated extension officer and their members I c Farmer Orga111zatIons (FMC, MMOs and Assoc1at1ons) work together with Government to support the I d organ1zatIons aims and obJecuves Veterinary and Input supply businesses will be members of these associations. deliver their services through these I e associations, and provide techrncal traI111ng and field r support as reQu1red LDDD run a responsive adaptive research and technology I g program that delivers priority 111novatIons through these assoc1atIons related to I h 1 Breeding 2 Husbandry 3. Disease management 4 Feed or 5 Communities manag e and control their rangelands Flocks/ number of grazing a111mals 111 accordance w ith carrying capacity Rotation of grazing and restora tion introduced Robust and high productive species Introduced 1Effecllve coord1natIon and collaboration between Departments or Forestry, and Lr1estock li?S (/) () Q) ::, ::, (D c. ~ ;:;: ::; 0 Q) 3 (/) () Q) ::, ::, ~ OJ 0 0 ("') :;y vi" 0 :::, C: < (1) ~ 0 ("') "7<:" 0 Q. n < 0 :::, 0. ~ a iii lO < ,...., 0 ,...., 0 ,...., 0 l>' 0 w w Outcomes 3 . Business Investment (Livestock businesses are informed, motivated and supported to invest in profrtable input services and processing infrastructure) 4. Diversified Markets (Balochistan's livestock families and businesses understand and work together to comply with the necessary standards to access diversified markets) 5. Credit and Insurance (Balochistan's livestock families and businesses can access credit and insurance products relevant to their needs) Objectives 3.1. Business investment in lhe • Balochistan livestock sector grows by 50 per cent over the next ten years. 3.2. Farmers can easily and competitively • access all core inputs and services from provincially based businesses. 3.3. Provincial value-added processing is in place and competitive for all core livestock products • 4.1. Balochistan livestock products • increase their relative contribution to local, provincia l and national markets by 50 per cent over the next 10 year • 4.2. Clusters of selected producers and processors profitably and sustainable access three specially Internationa l markets through careful feasibility assessment and attention to compliance. • • 5.1. Smallholder livestock producers • and livestock businesses expand their operations significantly due to improved access to credit and • insurance. • Responsibility The Government will avoid becoming a market player and a . avoid subsidies or incentives that compromise business profitability or distort the market. (see Outcome 6) b. The Balochistan Government will work with the Chamber of Commerce, SM EDA (Small and Medium Enterprise c. Development Authority), local entrepreneurs and financiers (e.g. the State Bank of Pakistan) to promote co-investment (PPP) or credit guarantee arrangements that deliver significant provincial livestock business d. investment. Donors will be encouraged to work with the private sector to build their capacity and fill missing market functions. e. r. Development of these nationa l va lue chains should a. be the focus on the government, the sector and key development projects. b. Marketing and sales should be left to the commercial I business partners and the Government should only play a facili tating role e.g. through Livestock Development company of GoB, the Trade Development Authority c. Pakistan (TDAP), (collective trade facili tation and generic d. promotion), SMEDA and other Agencies. LDDD will commission a feas ibility assessment of targeted international markets to identify those where the province has both potential and competitive options. This assessment will be undertaken through the LDDD In collaboration with international donors and involve the engagement of both nationa l and international specia lists. LDDD and its development partners help facilitate a cluster of producers and processors who can commit to the uni formity and standards required. Development partners (and particularly NGOs) work with a. groups of livestock farmers to develop community run savings and loan schemes. The Balochistan Government works with the State Bank b. or Pakistan to consider and launch innovative credit products for livestock familie s. groups of livestock producers, or small businesses looking to scale up their c. production . LDDD commissions a study In collaboration with Its d. development partners to Investigate the options, arrordeblllty and feasibility or production Insurance tor tl1e livestock sector. Indicators of Success Private sector investments in Livestock Sector Baloch istan enhanced Local production of birds, silage / haylage, fodder stimulated Added Value Products such as milk, meat, wool, hides and skin developed and collection I processing centers established under PPP act Balochistan, operated by private sector. Investments through Public, Private & Community Partnerships in processing of wool, skin, hide & livestock by-products. Public private partnerships operational and used for key investments e.g. slaughter houses and value added processing . Linkages of national and multinationa l Companies with Balochistan fa rmers Continuous and constant supply of meat and other livestock and dairy products of good quali ty. Organized, commercial Livestock Farmers (FMC's. MMO's and Farmers Associations) connected to National and Export Markets, complying with market standards Clustering of supply for economies of scale Balochistan livestock products promoted locally, nationa lly and internationally Livestock farmers converted to Llvestocls Entrepreneurs by linking them to financial tl\Stilut,ons (FMCs, MMOs) Llvestocls producers. processors and tradc?rs h.3\-.? access to legal. business SUPPort. mar!..et,119 a,,<J financial services Customized insurance schemes 3<'Ct'S$1~'e 1Jr smJD scale llvestocl-. farmers Females having .acct'SS to cr~',:i.t ,,,:r.i,,~:t colt..,teral$ C c::: "" (;') 4 C) c-:, ::,, ..., C) ::0 ""0 ::::i::, 0 "" ,:, tT'I :r:, ~ CD £ :-; (/) (") Ol :::, :::, (I) Cl.. ~ ;:;: :::,: (") Ol 3 (/) (") Ol :::, :::, ~ Outcomes 6. Enabling Environment Reform (Balochistan·s livestock families and businesses benefit from an impmvect enabling environment for livestock marketing and investment) 6 ... .ease :~ ..:-:.ig~ enao!:ng e:1" ·c..,-e,- t re·\:--, • • • Responsibility LDDD (in collaboration with its development partners ano the business sector) will conduct a study on current orovinoal II\ estock policy and regulations that assesses their eFectl\,eness and unintended consequences. Baloch1stan Government to amend policies that distort of constrains the market LDDD \\111 undertake an institutional review or its performance and serv1ces. a b. c. d. repea,ed. long tenn po ,oes deve e ffic1enC)· of secto n~en: t;,; ::::-.:: ;-5:;e e-: 0 4 se-:::- .. ::re:,.::, :, ., ':' c:. , C n :,a:; . Cl ::z:, ::i == c:::, ~ ""'C = --< z = :,. -c:, :,. .z Annex 3. Proposed Livestock Development Projects, aligned with Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy, 2020 - 2030 I. Provincial and Federal (Public Sector Development Program) Projects, Balochstan.1 The following projects, aligned with the Balochistan Livestock Policy and Strategy, 2020 - 2030, have been developed by the Livestock and Dairy Development Department (GoB), for fund ing by the Provincial and Federal Government of Balochistan. Establishment of nucleus herds of sheep 1 and goats breeds for large scale genetic improvement of small ruminants. Strengthening of Artificial Insemination 2 network to ensure the use of only superior quality semen and genetic improvement. Propagation of beef breed "Balochistan Nari 3 Master" to enhance production at farmer level. Improving management of rangelands for 4 efficient utilization for feeding sl,eep, goats and camels. Development of non-convent ional feed 5 resources and new varieties of fodder/ grasses. Strengthening and modernization of Disease 6 Investigation Laboratories Network and diseases survei llance. Establishment of modern live animal markets at district level, including facilities for loading 7 and unloading animals, shelter, clean water, feed/ fodder, veterinary cover and animal weighing. Establishment of Business Support 8 Organization (Balochistan Livestock Development Company). 9 Strengthening the Balochistan Livestock Production Research Institute (BLPRI). 10 Strengthening of Balochistan Veterinary Research Institute (BVRI). 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 LIVESTOCK FOR PROSPERITY IN BAlOCHI A Perfo rmance rcrordlnrJ i.lnd d1.J~r·m1n,1l1<Jr 1,f pure local br ds of liv'15lorlt b :t ,,~t.1t>h',h n J Breed Spec1 f1c r arm~ ,1,:, v1PII w, L ur·,tor~ Gene Bank. Control or zoonot1c and Tmn-,.tJouni:for 1 Animal Diseas s. Establishment or w1thhold1ng c<•nr,,r ,JI Gwadar fo r export of liveslocl<' (produr:. Develop Ostrich, Deer, Alpaca, Ou, 1I, P,Jbo 1 and Camel Farming Reforming o f and capacity bu1ld1ng with Livestock and Dairy Development Department Mobi le veterinary cl inics for better seMce delivery to the communities Modernizing existing GoB Livestoclt Farms Establishment of Livestock Research lnstrtu e. Ouetta Establishment of FMD & other Animal Disease Free Zone in Balochistan. 20 Establishment of Authority for Sanitary Measures for Animal Health & Food Safety II. Private Sector Livestock Projects, Balochistan The following projects, aligned with the Baloch15·an Livestock Policy and Strategy, 2020 - 2030, have been developed by the Livestock and Dairy Development Department (GoB) in consultation w1 the private sector In Balochistan. These projects will be supported and facilitated through the Public Sector, but the private sector is in the "drivers seat·. Formation of (private) Farmer Marketing 1. Collectives for Livestock: Farmer Association and Cooperatives. Establishment of Veterinary Clinics in 2. Balochistan. quality controlled by the Government. 3 . Feed lot fattening of small ruminants and ca lves. 4. Improvement of production performance of rural poultry. d I p I Ministers lnltletlve on Uvestoc 1 PSDP projects to be implemented In 2019 / 20 on livestock and the projects Include n the r ~e implemented In Balochistan and also require provincial co funding, are not Included In this overv ew. Bolochiston L1ves1oc1< Polley and Stro le Y 2020 2030 Scanned with CamScanner LIVESTOCK FOR PROSPERITY IN BALOCHISTAN Ill. Public Private Partnership projects The following development projects, aligned with the Balochlstan Livestock Polley and ~tralegy 2020 2030 , are proposed for mixed funding by the . Federal, Provincial Government and Donors. ProJect summaries have been prepared. 1 Capacity building of staff of Livestock and Dairy Development Department. Balochistan Feed lot fattening and improved manageme nt 2 of sheep and goats for increased product ion and better quality meat in Balochistan 3 Strengthening of the Wool Sector in Balochistan Infrastructure for mechanical wool shearing, 4 grading, washing and marketing of high quality wool, supervised by the Government. Infra structure for Processing and other Value 5 Add ition Faci lities for improved marketing of beef and mutton. 6 Development of Milk Production, Collection and Marketing With Community Participation Establishment of Livestock Complexes and 7 Zones in CPEC economic development zones. 8 Establishment of Modern Slaughter Houses and meat processing units in Balochistan 9 Rural Poultry Farming, Baloch istan. 10 Rangeland management and rehabilitation (including drought mitigation) 11 Establishment of FMD & other Animal Disease Free Zone In Balochistan. 12 Establi~hment of Animal Feed Production Plants rn Balochistan Scanned with CamScanner Livestock and Dairy Development Department GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN Scanned with CamScanner