MEAT VALUE CHAINS ANALYSIS: CATTLE AND SMALL RUMINANTS (SHEEP &GOATS) IN ADDIS ABABA

Abstract

This paper presents the results of value chain analyses for cattle and small ruminants in Berchuko and Kerra livestock market centers and respective meat retailers the chains: Butcheries and supermarkets. The aim of the study was to identify constraints and opportunities in the meat value chain in relation to the market centers, capacity, efficiency and value chain governance, value chain actors’ relationship. The analysis was based on samples taken from meat value chain actors such as meat animal traders, butcheries, supermarkets and meat value chain supporters such as live animal market centers and Addis Ababa butcheries association. For this reason purposive sampling technique was used and conveniently a total of 120 sample respondents from aforementioned actors questioned and 4 respondents from Supportive actors in the chain interviewed. Likewise the data were gathered through filling up questionnaires to traders and meat retailers (butcheries and supermarkets) and interviews with value chain players and stakeholders such as market coordinators and Addis Ababa Butcheries Association manager. The study results indicate that there is scope to upgrade the competitiveness of meat market and market center’s contribution in the supply chains. The study identified gaps in the live meat animals marketing where strategic policy and institutional reviews need to be undertaken to address specific constraints affecting the overall performance of the meat value-chains.