1. Introduction
The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (ML&F) of the Republic of South Sudan (RSS) has embarked on a series of development of legal framework and approved by the Ministry of legal affair which includes the Ministry of livestock and fisheries establishment bill 2021, policy framework and strategic plans 2012-2016 aimed at improving its strategies and operational functional across directorates and departments. The Directorate of Investment, Marketing and Supplies (DoIMS) was established 20212 by the Ministry of livestock and Fisheries.
The following summarizes the conception of DoIMS staff of the vision, mission, and strategic plan, which it is believed are fundamental for achieving a sustainable leap in the development of the livestock and fisheries sectors in the Republic of South Sudan over the next five years and beyond.
The DoIMS will be one of the key organs of the ML&F/ RSS in analyzing and providing advice on investment opportunities with potential to make livestock and fisheries and their sector-based enterprises more profitable, particularly in the rural areas.
It will ensure that the development partners, the private sector and other players operate within the sectorial strategic objectives, with the aim of enhancing the role of livestock and fisheries in achieving food security, poverty eradication, economic growth and creation of the global market and promotes investment opportunities, market development, value addition, trade, and private sector participation in the livestock and fisheries sectors.
2.Vision, Mission and Functions
2.1. Vision of the Directorate
The Directorate of Investment, Marketing and Supplies shares ML&F’s vision of transformed, commercialized, and competitive livestock and fisheries sectors, which enhance the well-being and prosperity of the people of South Sudan.
2.2. Mission of the Directorate
Directorate of Investment, Marketing and Supplies is to manage and facilitate the ML&F Livestock and fisheries and its products trade, inputs, identification/promotion of sector investment opportunities, development of markets facilities and the development, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of responsive sector policies, strategies and programs to facilitate achievement of optimal results from public and private investments/trade in livestock and fisheries for the benefit of the economy and people of the Republic of South Sudan.
2.3. Functions and Responsibilities
The Directorate of Investment, Marketing and Supplies is regulate livestock and fish trade ,Marketing, Markets and supplies of inputs through multiple documentation and the directorate is headed by a Director General and assisted by 3 Directors who are in charge of the following three Departments: Investment, Marketing; and Supplies. For an organizational chart of the Directorate, refer to Annex 3.4. The following are the core functions of the Directorate of Investment, Marketing and Supplies.
2.3.1 Develop and regularly review policies and laws governing livestock, livestock products, fisheries and Fisheries products marketing.
Draft and prepare policies and laws governing Investment, Trade and marketing in Livestock/Fisheries and submit them to legal bodies.
Policies and laws reviewed and developed.
2.3.2 Regulate, facilitate trade and promote opportunities in livestock and fisheries in South Sudan in collaboration with other government and non-governmental agencies and the private sector;
a)Formulate public investment programs and direct private investment programs in livestock and fisheries;
b)Conduct appraisal and review of public and regulate and facilitate trade and investment programs/projects in livestock and fisheries to ensure feasibility and compliance with Ministry policies and regulations;
c)Collaborate with concerned institutions at domestic, regional and international levels for promoting trades and marketing in livestock and fisheries sectors;
d)Regulate and coordinate Livestock and Fisheries Trade Issues according to the regional and international standard.
e)Research and disseminate market price information for livestock and fisheries commodities and assess domestic and overseas market supply of and demand for livestock and fisheries products to inform marketing decisions;
f)Initiate and/or support development and establishment of livestock and fisheries marketing facilities and infrastructure to enhance marketing and trade in livestock and fisheries; and
g)Perform any other functions and duties that may be assigned to it, or which are reasonably related to the forgoing activities.
3. Departments
3.1. Department of Investment
The goal of this Department is to design and appraise public and private investment programs/ projects in the fields of livestock and fisheries in South Sudan. In that regard, the department shall collaborate with interested national and state-level agencies and institutions, and cooperate with regional and international bodies in various areas of investment planning related to livestock and fisheries.
The main functions of the Department of Investment:
1. Identify and promote trade and investment opportunities in livestock and fisheries in South Sudan in collaboration with other government and non-governmental agencies and the private sector;
2. Conduct appraisal and review of public and private investment programs/projects in livestock and fisheries to ensure feasibility and compliance with ML&F policies and regulations;
3. Prepare and formulate Public Investment Programs and direct Private Investment Programs in animal and fisheries resources and other development programs and projects for food security and nutrition;
4. Collaborate with concerned institutions at the domestic level and cooperate with regional and international communities for the activities of investment and planning related to animal and fisheries resources.
3.2. Department of Marketing
The goal of this Department is to design and appraise public and private marketing programs/projects in the fields of livestock and fisheries in South Sudan. In that regard, the department shall collaborate with interested national and state-level agencies and institutions, and cooperate with regional and international bodies in various areas of planning related to livestock and fisheries marketing.
The main functions of the Department of Investment:
1. Undertake or commission value chain studies to improve interventions aimed at enhancing the contribution of livestock and fisheries to food security, income and economic growth.
2. Regulate and facilitate trade on livestock and fisheries and its products for food safety in Country.
3. Promote dialogue and strategic partnerships with communities, the private sector and civil society to enhance their role in development of the livestock and fisheries sectors in South Sudan.
4. Promote networking and facilitate linkages between the ML&F and other national, regional and international organizations and agencies to promote cooperation and coordinate activities in the livestock and fisheries sectors.
5.Research and disseminate market price information for livestock and fisheries commodities and study supply and demand for domestic and overseas markets in order to facilitate producers’ production and marketing decisions.
6. Promote and support livestock and fisheries resources marketing and trade in collaboration with the states to increase the supply of fish and livestock, their products, co-products and by-products to domestic and potential external markets.
6. Focus on developing and establishing livestock and fisheries marketing and value addition facilities and supporting infrastructure like rural and feeder roads, stock routes, water dams/ catchments, stores, warehouses, etc.
7. Promote and enhance the role of the private sector in the development of livestock production in the Republic of South Sudan
3.2. Department of Supplies
The goal of this Department is to manage and strengthen – especially for veterinary service delivery -through the Community-based Animal Health System, and ensure, the delivery of veterinary services at the producer level throughout the Republic of South Sudan.
In that regard, the department shall collaborate with interested national and state-level agencies and institutions, and cooperate with regional and international bodies in various areas of planning related to the delivery of quality veterinary supplies.
In addition to the important area of veterinary supplies, the Department will also responsible for Government-delivered supplies in respect of livestock production, apiculture and fisheries.
The main functions of the Department of Investment:
1. Management, coordination and dissemination of community-based animal health information, in collaboration with NGOs and other agencies operating in South Sudan.
2. Provision, regulation and support to the delivery of quality animal health and production services including drugs, ethno-veterinary products, vaccines, chemicals and feed additives.
3. Facilitation of the registration of ethno-veterinary products whose potency and side effects are verified and documented.
4. Utilize livestock and fisheries census and statistical data/ information to determine the quantity and quality of veterinary, livestock production and fisheries supplies required by the country.
5. Encourage and promote investment in veterinary, livestock production and fisheries supplies.
4.Chart for the Directorate of Investment, Marketing and Supplies (DoIMS)
