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    "id": 1480803,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1480803/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Lomenen",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 2940,
        "legal_name": "James Lomenen Ekomwa",
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    "content": "the menace of cattle rustling and provision of livestock insurance to protect farmers in case of loss; CONCERNED THAT, despite Government efforts, cattle rustling continues to thrive, driven by organized crime syndicates, political interference and cultural practices, which severely undermines the economic stability and social cohesion of affected communities, thereby contravening the right of pastoralists to acquire and own property as stated in Article 40(1) of the Constitution; FURTHER CONCERNED THAT the lack of adequate legal frameworks, affordable and comprehensive insurance schemes for livestock and financial security for pastoralist communities has left many families vulnerable to poverty due to the theft of their livestock and the impacts of climate change, particularly drought, which aggravates these challenges; NOW THEREFORE, the Senate urges the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development to- (1) Increase the budget allocation to the agricultural sector to at least 10 per cent of the national budget, in line with the Maputo Declaration of 2000 (reaffirmed by the Malabo Declaration of 2015), (2) Create an enabling environment for providing affordable livestock insurance to pastoralists; (3) Provide incentives to the private sector to deliver comprehensive and affordable livestock insurance; and, (4) Implement measures to promote public awareness and encourage the uptake of livestock insurance. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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