Name

Arab Organization for Agricultural Development

Legal name

Arab Organization for Agricultural Development

Website

https://aoad.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Khartoum

HQ country

Sudan

HQ region

Africa

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Intergovernmental Membership Contributions: The organization is funded through annual contributions from Arab League member states. As an autonomous organization under the Arab League, it operates on assessed contributions from member countries and voluntary pledges for specific projects.
2. Project Funding from Development Banks: Implementation of donor-funded development projects for Arab agricultural development, funded by institutions such as the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND), and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA).
3. Technical Cooperation and Training Services: Training programs and technical cooperation services provided to member states, often co-funded with international organizations such as FAO, IFAD, and various UN agencies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AOAD is the Arab League's specialized intergovernmental organization for agricultural development, coordinating agricultural policy, food security, and capacity building across 22 Arab member states. It delivers technical cooperation, training programs, statistical yearbooks, agricultural research networks, and regional programs (such as the Arab Olive Office and the Arab Technical Institute for Agriculture and Environment Resources). Its core outputs are delivered as public goods to governments, with no fees charged to member states for core services.

Product overview

The Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD) is an intergovernmental organization under the Arab League that operates a comprehensive portfolio of agricultural development platforms, networks, databases, publications, and training programs. The organization manages 9 interconnected digital networks covering plant and animal genetic resources, agricultural marketing, women in rural communities, rangeland management, aquaculture, and an expert database system. Key products include annual agricultural and fishery statistics yearbooks, food security reports, and a digital library housing historical publications. AOAD also operates the Arab Technical Institute for Agriculture and Environment Resources as a technical training institution and coordinates regional programs such as the Arab Olive Office. The portfolio functions as a unified development assistance system rather than a commercial product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arab Technical Institute for Agriculture and Environment Resources (المعهد العربي التقني للزراعة والموارد والبيئة): A technical institute under AOAD offering diploma programs in forestry, environment, and biodiversity, based in Latakia, Syrian Arab Republic.

Products and services

• Electronic Library (المكتبة الإلكترونية) Online digital library providing access to AOAD's publications, research documents, and agricultural resources in Arabic.
• Arab Expert Database (قاعدة بيانات الخبراء الزراعيين العرب) Network connecting agricultural experts across Arab states to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Arab Plant Genetic Resources Network (APRN) Regional network for documentation and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture in Arab countries.
• Arab Animal Genetic Resources Network (AARN) Network for sustainable management and conservation of animal genetic resources in Arab countries.
• Arab Agricultural Marketing Information Network (AAMN) Network providing agricultural marketing data and information to support trade and market access across Arab countries.
• Arab Women in Rural, Pastoral and Coastal Communities Network Network focused on empowering women in rural, pastoral, and coastal Arab communities through capacity building and development programs.
• Expert System for Diagnosis of Rift Valley Fever, Brucellosis and Foot-and-Mouth Disease Expert diagnostic system for identifying and managing livestock diseases including Rift Valley Fever, Brucellosis, and Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
• Arab Network for Sustainable Rangeland Management Regional network dedicated to sustainable management and conservation of rangeland resources in Arab countries.
• Arab Aquaculture Network Network supporting aquaculture development and sustainable fisheries management across Arab countries.
• Arab Technical Institute for Agriculture and Environment Resources Technical institute providing diploma-level training in agriculture, forests, environment, biodiversity, and aquatic resources, located in Latakia, Syria.
• Arab Agricultural Statistics Yearbook Annual comprehensive publication providing agricultural statistics across Arab countries, covering crops, livestock, and agricultural indicators; 44 volumes published to date.
• Arab Fishery Statistics Yearbook Annual publication documenting fishery statistics, aquaculture data, and marine resource information for Arab countries; 18 volumes published to date.
• Arab Food Security Report Annual comprehensive assessment of food security conditions, indicators, and trends across Arab countries.
• Arab Sustainable Rural Development Report Comprehensive report on rural development status, challenges, and sustainable development pathways in Arab countries.
• Arab Olive Office (المكتب العربي للزيتون) Program coordinating Arab participation in the International Olive Council and promoting the olive and olive oil sector across the Arab world.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual Arab Food Security Reports covering all 22 Arab states
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Arabian Peninsula Regional Office - KuwaitcoreOthers · 13 July 2026Newly inaugurated regional office in Kuwait covering Arabian Peninsula and Yemen, with official Emirate decree for establishment.
• Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Montpellier (IAMM/CIHEAM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Signed Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen scientific and technical cooperation in sustainable agriculture, food security, capacity building, research and innovation, and rural development. Joint high-level conference organized in Cairo on integrating water-energy-food nexus policies.
• World International Property Organization (WIPO)minorOthers · 1 October 2025Award recognition for business accelerators and entrepreneurship programs winning awards at Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Baku.
• Organization of Islamic Cooperation for Education (ISESCO)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2025MoU signed to enhance cooperation, with joint activities in women rural development and agricultural training.
• Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2025MoU signed to enhance cooperation in supporting small farmers and implementing agricultural development projects across Arab states.
• HINCO for Commercial ProjectsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2025MoU to enhance cooperation in digitizing the agricultural sector and food security through joint initiatives.
• Women Development OrganizationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2024MoU signed for cooperation in women empowerment and rural development programs across Arab states.
• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing cooperation on agricultural development, food security, transboundary animal diseases, pesticide registration tools, and joint training programs across Arab and African countries.
• International Olive CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation to strengthen Arab olive and olive oil sector position, with Arab Olive Office coordination and MoU in preparation.
• International Date Palm CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation to support Arab date sector development and international market positioning.
• League of Arab States General SecretariatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing mandate and coordination for Arab agricultural development activities across all member states.
• Arab Women in Rural Communities NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork coordinated by AOAD supporting rural women development across Arab countries with training and capacity building programs.
• Arab Agricultural Marketing Information NetworkmajorOthersNetwork coordinated by AOAD providing marketing information and price data for Arab agricultural products.
• Arab Plant Genetic Resources Network (APRN)majorOthersRegional network for sustainable management of Arab plant genetic resources coordinated by AOAD.
• Arab Animal Genetic Resources Network (AARN)majorOthersRegional network for Arab animal genetic resources for food and agriculture coordinated by AOAD.
• Arab Sustainable Pastoral Resources Management NetworkmajorOthersNetwork coordinated by AOAD for sustainable management of pastoral resources across Arab states.
• Arab Aquaculture NetworkmajorOthersNetwork coordinated by AOAD for aquaculture development and fisheries management in Arab states.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arab-organization-for-agricultural-development

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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