The partnership’s operational modalities reflect its multi-stakeholder and consensual nature. It consists of the following components:
- An open Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) to consult and build consensus on priority issues and actions.
Composition: representatives of all relevant sector stakeholder groups which have signed the Consensus. Stakeholders who have not signed the Consensus can participate as observers only. - A Guiding Group to provide overall strategic direction and guidance, and to coordinate, monitor and review the partnership’s activities.
Composition: up to five representatives from 7 constituency clusters (Public sector, private sector, Academia/research, donors, NGO, social movements and community-based organizations) and, by invitation, Action Network Coordinators. - Action Networks, to develop and implement thematic work program (currently nine)
Composition: only stakeholders who have signed the Consensus can participate. - A Secretariat, hosted by FAO, to support the partnership.
The partnership has a collaboration structure formed by seven cluster groups:
Private Sector – representatives from private sector organizations
Academia/research – representatives from research organization and universities
NGOs – representatives from interest groups such as animals welfare and environmental or livelihood non-governmental organizations
Social movements and community based organizations – representatives of pastoralists, indigenous people, agricultural workers, small farmers and peasants.
Inter – governmental and multi-lateral institutions – institutions that have a mandate in livestock sector development.
The Secretariat
GASL is supported by a Secretariat which is hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
The Secretariat acts as a networking and liaison point for members, to ensure greater participation and impact. In particular, the Secretariat plays a facilitating role in helping members build and develop joint activities, promote closer collaboration, and achieve greater coherence and better results for sustainable development. It consists of a chairperson, a manager, a technical officer and a communication officer.
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ITALY, 2025. LEAP and GASL Steering Committee meeting; Guiding Group of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock (GASL).