Guinea launches US$563M poultry strategy
Plan targets 260,000 direct jobs and more than 300,000 indirect positions across the value chain
GUINEA – Guinea has launched a national poultry development strategy backed by an investment of approximately 5.124 trillion Guinean francs (US$563 million) as the government seeks to expand domestic poultry production, reduce imports and create more than 560,000 jobs across the sector.
The strategy was unveiled in Conakry by Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah during a two-day national workshop organised by the Ministry of Livestock, bringing together government officials, private sector representatives and development partners to discuss investment priorities and financing for the poultry industry.
Authorities said the programme will be funded through contributions from the government, private investors and development partners, with the investment directed towards increasing poultry production capacity, strengthening the value chain and improving the competitiveness of locally produced poultry meat and eggs.
According to the Ministry of Livestock, the initiative aims to make Guinea self-sufficient in poultry production while generating 260,000 direct jobs and more than 300,000 indirect jobs across poultry breeding, hatcheries, feed manufacturing, processing, transport, marketing, and related support services.
Officials said they expect the poultry sector to contribute to economic growth by attracting investment, raising agricultural productivity and creating employment opportunities in both rural and urban areas.
Livestock Minister Félix Lamah said the strategy aims to develop a competitive and sustainable poultry industry that supports local producers while contributing to the country’s broader economic development and improving food security by increasing domestic production.
Prime Minister Bah said poultry farming offers relatively short production cycles that can generate economic returns within months, making it a suitable sector for young entrepreneurs looking to establish businesses or secure employment.
He also said cooperation between public institutions, financial organisations and private investors would be necessary to mobilise investment, support poultry producers and advance Guinea’s long-term objective of achieving greater food self-sufficiency.
Poultry sector expected to support wider agricultural growth
The strategy forms part of Guinea’s efforts to diversify its economy beyond mining, which has traditionally been the country’s largest source of revenue, and to increase investment in agriculture, a sector that employs a significant share of the population.
Agricultural economists said expanding poultry production could also increase demand for feed manufacturing, veterinary services, hatcheries, equipment suppliers, food processing and transport, creating additional employment throughout the agricultural value chain.
The government has not yet released a detailed implementation schedule or explained how employment opportunities will be allocated across different parts of the poultry industry, while financing commitments from development partners and private investors are expected to be confirmed as the programme progresses.
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