Report of the ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on …Report of the ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Livestock (ASWGL) ASWGL Chair 7th Regional Steering Committee Meeting of GF-TADs for

Report of theASEAN Sectoral Working Group on

Livestock (ASWGL)

ASWGL Chair

7th Regional Steering Committee Meeting of GF-TADs for Asia and the PacificTokyo, Japan, 17-18 July 2013


OutlineBackgroundASEAN Cooperation: ApproachesASWGL Key Initiatives and AchievementsChallengesPerspective of GF-TADs WorkConcluding Notes


Livestock Development, Animal Diseases, and Human Health

Livestock development and addressing transboundary animal and zoonotic diseases are integral part of cooperationContribute to regional economic integration towards a single market and production baseFree-flow of animals and livestock productsTADs and zoonoses pose threats to food security and safety, livelihoods of farmers and public health


ASEAN Cooperation : Approaches

Responsible Body – ASWGL

Strategic and Interdependent Approaches1. Strengthening national animal health capability,

particularly veterinary services2. Strengthening regional coordination on Transboundary

Animal Diseases (TADs) and zoonoses3. Supporting the animal health sector towards greater

contribution to multi-sectoral cooperation on public health4. Enhancing partnership arrangements and cooperation


ASWGLKey Initiatives and

Achievements


Support and Commitment32nd AMAF Meeting in Phnom Penh Cambodia, continue torecognise the significant socio-economic impacts of animaldiseases and in full support for the development andimplementation of strategic frameworks and mechanisms atnational and regional levels

Ministerial Statement“ ASEAN Cooperation onAnimal Health and Zoonoses:HPAI and Beyond ”


Priority TADs

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Highly Pathogenic

Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Classical Swine Fever (CSF)


ASEAN Taskforce on HPAI


“Making Idea to Reality”

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Animal Health and Zoonoses (ACCAHZ)


ACCAHZTechnical and financial support from FAO EU-HPED Project through ASEAN RSU (Regional Support Unit)ASWGL encouraged that the ASEAN RSU be the transitional platform of ACCAHZ


Element/Initiative Progress/Development Way ForwardVeterinary legislation –essential component of Veterinary Services (VS) and governanceOther areas including education, Veterinary Statutory Bodies (VSBs)for capacity-building

Many ASEAN Member States (AMS) are in the process of improving their legislation frameworks SOM-AMAF supports this essential component of VSCollaborative Workshops/ Trainings with FAO and OIE

Continue as a priority areaCollaboration with development partners

OIE PVS Pathway -quality, effectiveness and gaps of national veterinary services

Completed PVS evaluation – Seven (7) AMSCompleted Gap Analysis – -

– Five (5) AMS

Continue supporting PVS missionsSupport for Roadmaps/ Strategic Plans

Programme for Strengthening Veterinary Services (PSVS)

Under ASEAN-OIE MOURegular updates to ASWGL

Continue proven techniques pioneered in Viet Nam and Philippines STANDZ

Strengthening Veterinary Services


ASEAN Animal Health Trust Fund(AAHTF)


MOU SignedLinking with WAHISFocal Points Workshop

ASEAN Regional Animal Health Information System (ARAHIS)

Integrated Information System

ARAHIS and AHPISA


Collaborative ProgrammesEU-HPED Programme

FAO Component• Epidemiology and Laboratory Strategic Framework• ASEAN ad hoc Communication Group on Livestock (ACGL)

OIE ComponentAusAID/OIE STANDZ

SEACFMDSTRIVES (Strengthening Initiative for Veterinary Services)One Health

Regional GF-TADS FrameworkFAO-ADB GMS Project for Poverty AlleviationASEAN Animal Identification & Traceability SystemsOne Health

ASWGL and AEGCD (Animal-Human Health Collaboration)


ChallengesWorld population growth, food insufficiency, change of consumption patternsTADs, particularly zoonoses movement of live animals, animal production, local livelihoods, public healthInternational and regional economy and trade: Dynamic, expanded and complex value chains –more opportunities vs. potential adverse impactsClimate change- Uncertain climate patterns and unpredictable impact on

livestock production systems and changes of disease patterns


Perspective of GF-TADs WorkAddressing TADs – an integral part of the ASEAN Roadmap; ASEAN to continue its political support and commitment in support of GF-TADs initiatives

ASEAN to continue strengthening the initiatives in building capacity and competence of regional programmes as basis for joint approaches and cooperation under the ASEAN framework

Continue to synergise collaborative efforts and initiatives as well as strengthening partnership arrangements


Concluding NotesIncreasing level of commitment and ownershipContinue political support and commitmentOne Health approach should lead to the effective utilisation of resourcesContinue strengthening collaboration and partnership through dialogues with development partnersAnimal health contribution to regional integration goals (food security and safety, trade facilitation, livelihood and poverty alleviation)Working together for a safer and more prosperous ASEAN community


Thank you very much!

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