Expression of Interest For Synthesis Of Existing Research On Livelihood Opportunities, Status Of Diversification And Livestock Political Economy In The Arid And Semi-Arid Lands Of The Igad Region

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Synthesis Of Existing Research On Livelihood Opportunities, Status Of Diversification And Livestock Political Economy In The Arid And Semi-Arid Lands Of The Igad Region Scope Of The Assignment: I. Desk Review Of A. Political Economy Of Livestock Production In The Igad Member States Including Historical And Contemporary Policy And Policy Formation And Implication On The Sector, And Key Policy Review, B. Livestock Value Chain Analysis In The Igad Member States (Selected Livestock Products/Services), Including Research On How Past And Current Interventions In Agricultural Markets Through Trade Policy Reforms Or Fiscal Policies Such As Subsidies And Taxes On Inputs And Outputs Open Up Or Distort Trade In Agricultural Commodities, Specifically In Livestock And Livestock Products Markets, Ii. Identify Key Actors, Institutions And Processes That Surround Formal And Informal Policy-Making Relevant To Livestock Production And Marketing Of Live Animals, Meat, Milk, Hides And Skins. Iii. Research On How The Nature And Effectiveness Of Existing Regulatory And Institutional Framework Influence Investment In Livestock Sector, Market Structure, Access And Price Transmission To Value Chain Actors From Livestock Producers To Final Consumers. Iv. Research Into Complementary And Conflicting Interests Among Producers, Traders, Consumers And Policy Makers Impact Therein (Production Costs And The Costs Of Doing Business, Etc) V. Provide At Least Two Case Studies/ Good Practices, Lessons, Challenges And Scenarios From The Member States On How Agricultural Sector Development Support Programmes And Policies That Aim To Contribute To Transformation Of Livestock Production Into Commercially Oriented Enterprises/ Investments To Ensure Sustainable Food And Nutrition Security In The Region Have Either Succeeded Or Failed. Draw Lessons For Future. Vi. Review Level Of Implementation Of Livestock Polices And Regulations In The Member States Including Key Bottlenecks Affecting Implementation As Well As How Current Regulations/ Policies Reflect Technological Advancements And Changes In Governance Systems In Member States And Region, Vii. Undertake Country Missions To Gather Primary And Secondary Data Relevant To This Assignment As Depicted In This Scope Of The Study. Viii. Participate, Make Presentation And Compile Report And Inputs At A Regional Workshop To Validate The Draft Report Findings (To Be Organized By Igad/Icpald) Ix. Prepare Draft Report Based On Subsequent Comments And Inputs From The Clients (Afd And Icpald), X. Draft At Least Two Research Papers (Need Well Organized Data Collection For Analysis) And Two Policy Briefs Xi. Undertake Any Other Task Relevant To The Assignment Duration Of The Assignment The Assignment Will Be Spread Over 8 Months. Language Requirements: Reporting Language Will Be English