Role of the Board

The Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, governance, and oversight for the Livestock Development Corporation (LDC). It ensures compliance with the Companies Act 1997, the Public Finance Management Act 1995 and other enabling legislations as well as the LDC Constitution, and national policy frameworks such as Vision 2050, MTDP IV, and NASP.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation of the LDC Strategic Plan 2025–2030.
• Maintain financial accountability and transparency.
• Promote partnerships with other stakeholders including key government agencies.
• Mitigate risk assessment and compliance systems.
• Guide policy formulation and alignment with Livestock Industry Authority legislation.

Governance Oversight

To strengthen governance, the Board operates through specialized sub-committees for:

• Finance and Audit
• Risk & Compliance
• Human Resource
• Housing

Composition

The Board is appointed periodically by the Portfolio Minister for Livestock as the trustee shareholder of Livestock Development Corporation (LDC) as stipulated under the LDC Constitution, and the Companies Act 1997. The Prime Minister appoints the trustee through a Ministerial Determination.

The Board comprises of the: 

• Chairman.
• Managing Director. 
• Representatives from:
  • Department of Agriculture.
  • Department of National Planning & Monitoring (DNPM).
  • Department of Treasury .
  • Department of Justice and Attorney General.
  • Department of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs (DPLGA).
  • National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority (NAQIA).
  • Industry specialists .

Governance Principles

• Transparency and accountability.
• Strategic alignment with national development priorities.
• Regular quarterly meetings and reporting to stakeholders.