(Recognition of Good Practice/Innovation by FAO-UN; DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.26108.24968)
Livestock Technoparks: Advancing Good Governance for Livelihood Security and Food Safety in Pakistan through the Triple Helix Model Irfan ul Haq Qureshi and Muhammad Subhan Qureshi, Dairy Science Park, 23-A, Industrial Estate, Hayatabad Peshawar-25000, Pakistan; Email: drmsqureshi@gmail.com
Summary
Dairy Science Park (DSP) was established in 2011 at Peshawar, Pakistan, as a Triple Helix Model of Good Governance—bridging academia, industry, civil society, and government to support sustainable development in the livestock sector. This model has been operationalized through five international conferences and industrial exhibitions held in Peshawar, Quetta, Bahawalpur (Pakistan), and Konya (Türkiye), providing platforms for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation.
DSP introduced a Biorisk Management Initiative in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories, USA, to sensitize stakeholders on biological and chemical risks along thelivestock value chain. Entrepreneurial models were developed by engaging postgraduate students in field research with local farmers and processors, supporting capacity building and evidence-based interventions. Quality assurance and regulatory support were extended to startups and entrepreneurs, enhancing food safety and business viability. A notable international collaboration was established with Konya Teknokent in Türkiye. During the 4th DSP Conference in 2017,
delegates from 20+ countries visited Konya Teknokent. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed, aiming to replicate the techno-entrepreneurship model in Pakistan.
Dairy Science Park envisions expanding its impact by institutionalizing good governance mechanisms across the entire livestock value chain. This will involve establishing regional Livestock Technoparks as innovation hubs for value addition, quality certification, and market access. DSP will focus on empowering youth and women through skill development programs, fostering public-private partnerships, and creating decent employment opportunities. It will support regulatory reform and policy advocacy to ensure food safety, animal health, and sustainable livelihoods. Through collaboration with national and international stakeholders, DSP aims to contribute to the SDGs by transforming the livestock sector into a driver of economic resilience and rural prosperity.