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It's no secret that Africa's livestock industry plays a big role in the region's economy.
In fact, the demand for livestock products is expected to grow by 50% by 2030, notes Business Daily.
But even as private sector investment in the overall agriculture sector is on the rise, only 10% of the $500 million investment in Kenya's agriculture since 2015 has gone into livestock-related ventures.
A new study by the International Livestock Research Institute, AgThrive, and Gatsby Africa finds three key factors are holding back investment in the sector: the "informality of businesses, production-level risks, and the absence of 'investor-ready' businesses," per the study.
The study also found that impact investors, who seek to create a positive social or environmental impact, weigh various risks, including market volatility, unprofessionalism in supply chain inefficiencies, lack of environmental sustainability, and regulatory compliance, when evaluating livestock-related businesses for investment.
To attract investment, businesses should "put in place tools for transparent tracking of the supply chain" and "develop a clear, sustainable business plan," the study says.
They should also "put in place tools for transparent tracking of the supply chain" and "mutually engage with local banks, and institutions to better understand Read the Entire Article
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