Above : Masaï shepherds in Kenya

Dear friends and IGA members

You know that the objectives of the International Goat Association are “to promote research and development on goat and small livestock activities for the benefit of humankind, to alleviate poverty, to promote prosperity and to improve the quality of life.” These ambitious objectives are also complex ones and we must think how to reach them.

Since the eve of the 21st Century, more than ever, the world has faced big challenges that must lead us to re-question what it means to promote development and our scientific priorities. It is the reason why the IGA board has proposed during our last meeting in Barcelona to enhance the debate on these questions.


During this autumn, our Director of Operations, Christian DeVries has contacted personally each Country Representative, to ask them to reconfirm their involvement and their contribution. We also ask that you are members inform all of us on what is happening in your country in goat and small livestock activity, on innovation and various initiatives. We hope that the organization and mobilization of this unique network could contribute and give clear and concrete proposals during the next ICG.

I am sure you are aware that the future of our association and its contribution for a better world will be dependant of your involvement and personal or institutional participation.

IGA President

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DEVELOPMENT and PROMOTION of GOAT ACTIVITIES

One of our current objectives is to develop activities that will improve our contribution to goats and small livestock in favor of a more sustainable and local food supply, prosperity for all humankind and the fight against hunger and poverty.

We need your assistance with this challenge. Want to learn more.

IGA TEACHING and TRAINING CENTERS

The IGA offers a worldwide directory of institutions dedicated to the formation and/or training of professionals and producers, or that support from one way or another the development of the goat sector. Learn about the requirements for an insitution to receive IGA endorsement.

DIRECTORY of GOAT RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AROUND the WORLD

Since 2003 we have been identifying goat related organizations around the world. This is an interactive directory updated by the board members and Country Representatives.

We also need your help. If our list is missing any organization from your country, please let us know.