1. Long term genetic gains implementation plan Johan van Arendonk ACGG team meeting May 18 th

2. Vision Sustainable genetic improvement program can be primary driver for change GET the genetics right and it will serve as a systemic pull factor

3. Workplan Preparation Evaluate promising indigenous chicken ecotypes Design and evaluation of breeding schemes Outline path forward for sustainable genetic improvement

4. Activities Team and capacity building Training workshops on – Breeding programs (sept, 2015) – Statistical analysis (2016) – Sustainable poultry breeding (2017) Development of e-learning material Research – Analysing past  guidelines for future – Getting it right

5. Collaboration is crucial Important to meet needs Focus on impact: pathway out of poverty  Contact person for each country Getting it right

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