1. Introduction The World Bank and its partners are pleased to offer a series of inter-regional knowledge and learning seminars through the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) on issues that are of high priority when dealing with Avian and Human Influenza (AHI) preparedness. The GDLN is a partnership of more than 130 Distance Learning Centers that use advanced information and communications technologies to facilitate knowledge exchange and have the skills and experience to connect organizations and communities working in development in a timely and cost-effective manner. The seminars will provide for an exchange of knowledge, the sharing of experiences and good practices and lessons that have been learned. All information and resources that are developed for use in these seminars will be made available to the Bank and its partners for application and use, as appropriate. It is intended that this series will better enable the Bank and its partners to strengthen their approach to knowledge and capacity building on AHI issues around the world. Webcast Live at http://vcg01.worldbank.org/vc/http://vcg01.worldbank.org/vc/ URL http://www.worldbank.org/avianfluhttp://www.worldbank.org/avianfluSeminar In this seminar, led by specialists from FAO, OIE and the World Bank, participants will discuss use of vaccination in the context of an overall AHI control program. The seminar will seek to discuss: (a) the key scientific and logistical constraints, risks and concerns discussed during the recent Verona conference; (b) efficacy of alternative vaccine strains; (c) costs associated with a vaccination campaign; (d) measures of success; and (e) types of vaccines, amongst other issues. The seminar will provide an opportunity for countries, agencies and donors to engage in a substantive discussion of the main issues arising in this complex policy area. Representatives from selected countries have also been invited to contribute their experience and recommendations for improved vaccination campaigns relative to AHI preparedness and prevention. In cooperation with the following GDLN affiliates: Seminar Four Vaccination of Poultry Policies, Issues and Good Practice A distance learning seminar organized by the World Bank, FAO, OIE and the Tokyo Development Learning Center An Inter-Regional Knowledge Sharing Series on Avian and Human Influenza Global Development Learning Network October 11, 2007 World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), Paris Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Rome Vietnam Development Information Center, Hanoi Paris Distance Learning Center Tokyo Development Information Center Washington GDLN Studios World Bank Office, Ankara, Turkey China Distance Learning Center, Beijing The seminar will provide an opportunity for countries, agencies and donors to engage in a substantive discussion of the main issues arising in this complex policy area, both from the point of view of countries (China and Vietnam) with strong policies on, and extensive experience with vaccination as well as countries that have chosen not to vaccinate (Turkey) or have extensive experience with vaccination but not with the virus H5N1 (Italy).Featuring Moderator – Brian Bedard OIE – Dr. Christianne Bruschke, FAO – Dr. Joseph Domenech, and AHI Specialists and Senior Officials from China, Vietnam, Turkey and Italy. Locations & Local Times Beijing (DLC), 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tianxiu Kang, Email: tkang1@worldbank.org Hanoi (DLC), 2:00-5:00 PM Linh Hoai Nguyen. Email: lnguyen@worldbank.org Paris (DLC), 8.00 AM -11.00 AM Laurent Porte. Email: lporte@worldbank.org Rome (FAO), 8:00 AM -11:00 AM Ana Riviere. Email: Ana.Riviere@fao.org Ankara (World Bank Office), 10:00AM - 1:00 PM Furuzan Bilir. Email: Fbatumlu@worldbank.orgFbatumlu@worldbank.org Tokyo (DLC), 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Observer Status) Yuka Yabashi. Email: yyabashi@worldbank.org Washington DC (GDLN Studios), 2:00 AM-5:00 AM Cesar Gordillo. Email: cgordillo1@worldbank.org Program Contacts Sonya Woo. Knowledge Coordinator, East Asia & Pacific Vice Presidency. Email: swoo1@worldbank.org Bob McGough. Instructional Designer. Email: rmcgough@worldbank.org