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]]> 2012-05-01T18:30:00+02:00 http://www.iga-goatworld.com/Institutional-Membership_a32.html 2012-05-01T11:29:00+02:00 Jean-Paul DUBEUF Institutional members play a key role in supporting the mission of the International Goat Association. Through important partnerships, the IGA is uniting leaders around the world, building a strong network of institutions, scientists, academics, producers and other devoted individuals and organizations. The benefits are clear and we hope you will join us together as an Institutional Member as we work to advocate the importance of goats in alleviating poverty through socially just, environmentally sound and economically viable goat production.

2007 marked the 25th Anniversary of IGA and we are especially proud of the accomplishments of our members and our long history. IGA continues to rely on both individual and institutional members to play an active role in our organization, your community, country and world. Through the years, with the strong support of our dedicated members, the IGA has successfully:

* Linked a global network of producers, scientists and institutions to share best practices and help combat poverty, promote prosperity and improve quality of life for people around the world;
* United leaders from around the world through the International Conference on Goats, a premier event for industry researchers, practitioners and other devoted individuals and institutions;
* Developed a credible and reputable journal, Small Ruminant Research;
* Put science into practice by linking research institutions with rural and community development programs;
* Served as a valuable strategic networking resource for members around the globe, helping them share vital knowledge, forge partnerships and develop exciting new technologies;
* Sponsored a multitude of conferences targeted for specific regions of the world;
* Consistently assembled a dynamic and diverse board of directors to lead the IGA and its work into the future;
* Developed a highly regarded reputation for advocating the importance of goats in alleviating poverty through socially just, environmentally sound and economically viable goat production.

The International Goat Association offers four types of Institutional Memberships:

- Ambassador
- Silver
- Gold
- Platinum

To download an institutional membership application, click here.

As the IGA plans for the future, the involvement of institutions is critical to work around the globe. As we begin a new year, I would like personally invite your institution to be a partner of this important network by becoming an Institutional Member. Join us as an Institutional Member and partner with us to help change the landscape of poverty in our world. For more information, please contact us at goats@heifer.org

With your support we will continue to expand and improve upon our efforts of the past. Your membership ensures that our efforts to highlight the importance of goats for improving the lives of people throughout the world will continue for another 25 years! Together, we can make a difference – and helping to change the landscape of poverty in our world.

For an institutional membership application, download the file below

Benefits of Institutional Membership

Ambassador -- $250

* One complimentary individual membership to the IGA
* Complimentary listing on IGA website and link to your institution’s website
* Subscription to, and recognition in, IGA electronic newsletter
* Access to online version of the official journal of the IGA, Small Ruminant Research
* Publication of accepted articles in Small Ruminant Research from individuals from the institution
* 25% discount on exhibition space at International Conference on Goats

Silver -- $500

* Two complimentary individual memberships to the IGA
* Recognition on IGA website and link to your institution’s website
* Subscription to, and recognition in, IGA electronic newsletter
* Access to online version of the official journal of the IGA, Small Ruminant Research
* Publication of accepted articles from individuals from the institution in Small Ruminant Research
* 25 percent discount in registration fee for up one staff member for the International Conference on Goats
* 25 percent discount on exhibition space at International Conference on Goats

Gold -- $1,500

* Four complimentary individual memberships to the IGA
* Subscription to, and recognition in, IGA electronic newsletter
* Recognition with logo, photo and 250-word description of your institution on full-page of IGA website
* Recognition of your institution in Small Ruminant Research
* May have one institutional representatives attend IGA board meetings as a non-voting party
* Eligibility to sponsor IGA regional conferences and special events
* Access to online version of the official journal of the IGA, Small Ruminant Research
* Publication of accepted articles from individuals from the institution in the Small Ruminant Research
* 50 percent discount in registration fee for one staff members or 25 percent for two to attend International Conference on Goats
* 50 percent discount on exhibition space at International Conference on Goats
* One full-page ad at 50 percent discount in the official program of the International Conference on Goats

Platinum -- $3,000

* Six complimentary individual memberships to the IGA
* Subscription to, and recognition in, IGA electronic newsletter
* Recognition with logo, photo and 250-word description of your institution on full-page of IGA website
* Recognition of your institution in Small Ruminant Research
* May have two institutional representatives attend IGA board meetings as a non-voting party
* Banner ads on IGA website
* Eligibility to sponsor IGA regional conferences and special events
* Access to online version of the official journal of the IGA, Small Ruminant Research
* Publication of accepted articles from individuals from the institution in the Small Ruminant Research
* Complimentary admission for one staff member to attend IGA conference and 50 percent off second staff admission
* One complimentary exhibition booth at International Conference on Goats (ICG)
* Complimentary insert of your institution’s brochure into delegate registration packets at IGC
* Invitation to exclusive reception at ICG offering the chance to meet with featured speakers, IGA leadership and other honored guests
* One free full page advertisement in the ICG program

*Institutional members may choose to donate the benefit back to IGA for the support of young and emerging scientists and professionals to participate in IGA activities. These benefits were approved by the Board of Directors on June 30, 2005

Want to become an Institutional Member?
Contact us at:
International Goat Association
Attn: Christian DeVries
1 World Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 USA
Telephone: 1-501-454-1641
Fax: 1-501-907-2805
E-mail: [goats@heifer.org]
]]> 2012-05-01T18:25:00+02:00 http://www.iga-goatworld.com/Membership-Rate-Increase-for-2012_a145.html 2012-05-01T11:25:00+02:00 Christian K. DeVries To download a 2012 membership application, click here.
It is time to renew your IGA membership. You will notice that the cost of all memberships has increased by $2.50 USD.

Due to cost increases at Elsevier, our membership fees have been increased by $5 USD over the past 2 years. We announced this change in January 2011.

There are several additional benefits for those who renew now:
• All IGA memberships include online access to Small Ruminant Research.
• Receive up-to-date information on the 11th International Conference on Goats scheduled for 2012 in Spain.
• Access to other important news and information through the IGA Newsletter.

When you get a moment, please download a membership application from our website, complete it and mail, e-mail, or fax it back to us when you are ready? For your convenience, the IGA accepts payment by check or credit card (VISA, MasterCard or Discover), or PayPal. If you use a credit card to pay for your membership, please make sure that you include the expiration date.

Send all mail to:
International Goat Association
Attn: Christian DeVries
1 World Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
USA
telephone or fax: 1 501-251-9391

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After the Brasilian, Turkish and Tadjik cases, we have implemented the Indian cases and study the case of the IMGOATS project. This project financed by IFAD, Euroopean Commission is led during 3 years by BAIF, an important Indian N.G.O. with scientific support of ILRI.
This project has two sites in Jarklhand and Rajasthan.

The mission focused on the Rajasthan case with a field visit and the participation in the National Advisory Committee in Udaipur, February, 11th 2012.. The IMGOATS project (IM for improving market and for Indian Mozambique) is implemented in India and in Mozambique with the same methodology

To know more about the IMGOATS project : http://imgoats.org/

To see some Photos of the field visit : click here


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