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.