Khartoum - State Minister at the Ministry of Animal Resources Dr. Jalal-Eddin Rabeh has stressed the importance of building partnerships between the public and private sectors besides the civil society organizations for boosting food security in Sudan.
The State Minister was addressing a workshop organized by Sudan Foundation organization at its premises in Khartoum yesterday on the development of poultry industry in Sudan.
He said poultry industry is important for reduction of cost of living for the citizens and alleviation of poverty.
He pointed out that the Ministry of Animal Resources is exerting utmost efforts for removing obstacles affecting development of the animal resources sector in the country, affirming that the ministry would accord due concern to implementation of the recommendations of the workshop.
The Executive Director of Sudan Foundation organization, Dr. Suliman Jodabi, on his part, said indigenization of poultry industry in Sudan and its development require establishing cooperation and partnerships with the private sector and the civil society.
He said the organization operates in the field of economic development in Sudan, capacity building of youth and provision of employment opportunities.