Policy 10 min read 7 April 2026

Ethiopia's New Livestock Identification Policy: What It Means for Pastoralist Financial Inclusion

How the 2026 National Livestock Traceability Framework creates the regulatory foundation for digital collateral and index-based insurance.

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7 April 2026

Ethiopia's New Livestock Identification Policy: What It Means for Pastoralist Financial Inclusion

For the first time, a national framework formally recognises digital livestock identity as proof of ownership. Here is what changes for banks, insurers and farmers — and what is still missing.

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