IFC, Brac to fight avian flu
IFC Advisory Services for South Asia -- the SouthAsia Enterprise Development Facility -- and Brac have agreed to work together to address the threat of avian influenza contamination at poultry farms and wet markets in Dhaka, says a press release. The objective is to help small farmers implement bio-security measures that will improve farming practices and productivity, reduce costs and increase income. It will also raise awareness among more than 10,000 small poultry farmers and retailers. The poultry industry is the fastest growing of the livestock sector in Bangladesh. With about 5 million people dependent on it for sustenance, a lack of awareness about the disease could lead to serious economic and social consequences. "IFC has global experience dealing with the avian influenza. We are using our expertise and BRAC's experience and outreach in the sector to help protect farmers, small and medium enterprises, and other stakeholders," said Deepak Adhikary, deputy general manager of IFC-SEDF.
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