Policies & Advocacy
Regional Standards & Policies
In the goal of transitioning towards an animal friendly future, advocacy tools such as policy, standards and legislation are essential. Yet, because animal welfare issues and the levels of development vary so much between continents, regions and countries, it is crucial that these frameworks can be applied and adapted to the differing realities on the ground. Therefore, worldwide standards must also be considered alongside regional strategies.
World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)
The global authority on animal heath, through its regional representatives, developed regional strategies to help countries implement standards under global frameworks, while recognising regional context and priorities.
www.woah.org/en/what-we-do/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-welfare/implementation-of-animal-welfare-standards-and-policies/
IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Eastern Africa provides recommendations to enhance animal welfare in the IGAD Region.
icpald.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Enhancing-Animal-Welfare-in-the-IGAD-Region.pdf