Livestock

With more than 60 million head of cattle and 160 million small ruminants, 400 million poultry, West Africa is a breeding region par excellence. However, this potential in animal production remains poorly valued and the region continues to import large quantities of animal products to meet the needs of its population. Building on the results of the joint ECOWAS / SWAC initiative "The future of livestock: potential and challenges in strengthening the regional market".

However, this potential in animal production remains poorly valued and the region continues to import large quantities of animal products to meet the needs of its population. Building on the results of the joint ECOWAS / SWAC initiative "The future of livestock: potential and challenges in strengthening the regional market" .

Sahel and West African countries

Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau maintained a relatively consistent economic growth rate during the period 1980–2009 and has shown increased growth over the past decade.

Guinea-Bissau Indicators