Unifying Africa’s Dairy Sector

for a Sustainable Future

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Policy Advocacy

Influencing regional policies to create enabling environments

Market Development

Promoting intra-African and international trade in dairy

Capacity Building

Training and technical support for farmers and businesses

Research & Innovation

Promoting data-driven decision-making in the dairy sector

who we are

about us

The Eastern and Southern Africa Dairy Association (ESADA) is the premier regional platform representing the dairy industry across 13 African countries. We promote collaboration, innovation, and investment to strengthen dairy value chains and improve livelihoods.

Founded in 2004, ESADA champions the transformation of Africa’s dairy sector by representing private sector stakeholders across the Eastern and Southern Africa region. We serve as a hub for knowledge sharing, advocacy, and cross-border collaboration.

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