26/01/2026
On 26th January 2026, a Letter of Agreement was signed between Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and University of Balochistan (UoB), to conduct a study on livestock-based livelihoods, food systems, and pathways for enhancing rural women’s role in value addition, marketing, and utilization of livestock products in Balochistan through its Center of Excellence for Results-Based Management (CERBM).
The agreement was signed by Mr. James Okoth, FAO Representative in Pakistan, in the presence of Prof. Dr. Muzammil Bukhari, Director ORIC,UoB and Dr. Waheed Noor, Director/Associate Professor, CERBM-GIL/CS&IT, UoB. The FAO team, including Dr. Azam Kakar, Lead Livestock Sector, Dr. Sobia Majeed, Livestock Specialist (FAO Quetta), also attended the ceremony.
The Vice Chancellor, University of Balochistan, Prof. Dr. Zahoor Ahmed Bazai appreciated the efforts of CERBM, and stated that UoB is always ready to extends its support to national and international organizations and bodies to collaborate for meaningful and impactful research that can change the future course of actions.
The study will generate evidence-based insights to inform policies and interventions aimed at building inclusive, resilient, and gender-responsive livestock value chains in Balochistan.
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