RTEA Namibia Sectoral Paper - EU Sanitary Demands for Red Meat Trade: Impact on Sustainable Development in Namibia

The document examines the potential for Namibia to increase economic growth and household incomes by aligning its red meat export standards with EU sanitary requirements. It emphasizes that while livestock production is a cornerstone of the Namibian economy, the implementation of disease-free zones must be balanced with wildlife conservation, land-use planning, and the livelihoods of rural populations. The brief specifically suggests the need for a transboundary animal disease risk-management zone with Angola to sustain livestock densities in northern regions.

• Livestock production is the primary driver of Namibia's agricultural sector, accounting for roughly 85% of agricultural income and nearly 9% of the Gross National Product (GNP).
• Aligning animal health policies with EU sanitary requirements for fresh red meat imports offers significant potential for national economic growth, foreign exchange earnings, and increased household incomes.
• The document argues that EU agricultural regulations may not be appropriate for African rural drylands contexts and warns that creating disease-free zones should not come at the expense of livelihoods dependent on wildlife resources.
• To maintain livestock densities in northern regions where rangelands have low productivity, Namibia and Angola should consider establishing a transboundary animal disease risk-management zone.

APA

Thalwitzer,, A. T. (2009). RTEA Namibia Sectoral Paper - EU Sanitary Demands for Red Meat Trade: Impact on Sustainable Development in Namibia. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/rtea-namibia-sectoral-paper-eu-sanitary-demands-red-meat-trade-impact

Chicago

Thalwitzer,, Alexander Toto,Suzanne. RTEA Namibia Sectoral Paper - EU Sanitary Demands for Red Meat Trade: Impact on Sustainable Development in Namibia. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2009. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/rtea-namibia-sectoral-paper-eu-sanitary-demands-red-meat-trade-impact.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{thalwitzer2009rtea, author = {Thalwitzer,, Alexander Toto,Suzanne}, title = {{RTEA Namibia Sectoral Paper - EU Sanitary Demands for Red Meat Trade: Impact on Sustainable Development in Namibia}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2009}, month = nov, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/rtea-namibia-sectoral-paper-eu-sanitary-demands-red-meat-trade-impact}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }