The Animal Traction Network for Eastern and Southern Africa (ATNESA) was formed in 1990 to improve information exchange and regional cooperation relating to animal draft power. The network aims to unite researchers, manufacturers, development workers, institutions and the users of animal traction in the region. Membership of the network is open to all individuals and organisations interested in its objectives.

The ATNESA steering committee, elected during major workshops, includes animal traction specialists from countries in the region, as well as representatives of interested resource organisations. The committee initiates, coordinates and facilitates a variety of network arrangements.

ATNESA encourages the formation and operation of national animal traction networks, whether formal or informal. Responsibility for implementing ATNESA activities is delegated to these national networks and to ATNESA members in different countries.

ATNESA, in collaboration with national networks and other organisations, has arranged international workshop on several themes.

For more information, visit ATNESA website.