Exploring the Connection between Poultry Production and Reduced Wild Meat Consumption: USAID Conserving the Biodiversity of Northern Congo by Diversifying the Livelihoods of Bushmeat Value Chain Agents and Increasing Poultry Production

USAID launched the Conserving the Biodiversity of Northern Congo by Diversifying the Livelihoods of Bushmeat Value Chain Agents and Increasing Poultry Production activity in September 2020. Called “Soso Pona Moto Nyonso” in Linagala, or Chicken for Everyone, the activity addresses unsustainable levels of wild meat consumption in RoC by combining livelihood and biodiversity-focused interventions. This case study addresses the activity’s approach and early results, including successes and barriers to protecting wildlife by increasing alternative protein sources and developing a more diverse economy.