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MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND TRAINING IN AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS

Technical Workshop on Livestock Statistics
Accra, Ghana, 19-23 March 2001

The objectives of the workshop were to:

  • Contribute to the improvement of livestock statistics in the African region for improved planning and monitoring of the livestock sector
  • Review and discuss FAO's recommendations and national methods and practices for producing statistical data on livestock
  • Discuss methodologies for collecting data on livestock numbers and parameters with particular concern for nomadic and semi-nomadic livestock
  • Discuss methodologies for estimating livestock products
  • Train national staff in charge of livestock statistics in their respective countries

The workshop was attended by representatives of 8 countries (15 participants from countries): Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Swaziland, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. In addition to FAO, ILRI and AFRISTAT also sent representatives

For further information contact Mr. N. Keita, Naman.Keita@fao.org Statistical Development Service, FAO, Rome.

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