From the Field

  By: Eve Kamba and Joe Antonyo Training plays a crucial role in the success of the African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI), ensuring our partners are well-prepared for their roles and responsibilities.  Our training program utilizes a structured framework consisting of  needs assessments, resource development, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation. ...

By: Eve Kamba, Maureen Stickel and, Jan de Jonge If you've been following the African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI) Blog series, you've walked through the intricacies of private sector partner selection, the complex planning stages, and the establishment of a robust supply chain. Now, our focus shifts to the crucial ...

By: Randall Ennis, Jan de Jonge and Joe Antonio At the heart of the African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI) lies a critical element - the supply chain. The APMI program hinges on efficient logistics for dual-purpose poultry (DPP) procurement, vaccine supply, feed ingredients, and distribution channels. A resilient supply chain ...

By: Randall Ennis, Maureen Stickel and Jan de Jonge Developing a program that improves livelihoods and provides sustainable profit across a value chain requires accurate modeling, meticulous planning, and regular tracking. The African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI) exemplifies this approach, focusing on developing a sustainable poultry model with far-reaching social ...

By: Randall Ennis, Maureen Stickel and Jan de Jonge Partner selection plays a crucial role in the success of the African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI). The selection process involves careful assessment and consideration of various factors to identify committed and capable partners who can drive the implementation of APMI effectively ...

Getting a clear picture of what’s happening in the field is a challenge: Who buys dual-purpose birds? Where are these farmers located? Are birds growing as we’d expect? What do farmers do with the eggs the birds lay? Are farmers earning profits? All important questions. All difficult to ...

Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a 5-year, $13 million agreement with World Poultry Foundation (WPF) to expand its flagship program “the African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI)” to The Gambia and Sierra Leone. This new partnership will increase poultry production by up to 200% compared to local indigenous breeds for over 100 ...

Across Africa, an estimated 70% of small scale producers rear poultry (80% of whom are women). The majority rear traditional breeds which are more accessible in rural areas. Due to high mortality rates, expensive inputs, slower growth rates, and reduced egg production, traditional village breeds often result in low outputs, meaning small ...