The OIE Sixth Strategic Plan and its implementation in the Middle East Region Dr Monique Eloit OIE Director General

International Standards Official Disease Status RISK MANAGEMENT International Standards Official Disease Status AMR Animal Welfare

Participation in the standards setting process International Standards Participation in the standards setting process Call for nominations for election to the OIE’s Specialist Commissions Contribution to the OIE standards setting process Expertise for OIE ad hoc Groups →animal welfare

Participation in the standards setting process International Standards Participation in the standards setting process OIE New process for the election of members of the Specialist Commissions (SC) Support/guidance on specific queries about the OIE standards Capacity building activities MIDDLE EAST Submit candidatures for SC Engage in the standard setting process Provide comments in timely manner Identify new regional issues relevant to standard setting Develop common positions Involve the OIE Focal Points

Official disease status Horse Diseases Status Applications for AHS freedom status Strong interest for HHP and EDFZ Gaps in the understanding of concepts

Official disease status Horse Diseases Status OIE Official recognition of AHS Strengthening of the recognition procedure →evidence based assessment Dedicated workshop EDFZ and HHP concept Improved self-declaration procedure for other diseases →Glanders MIDDLE EAST Apply to AHS free status Contact countries that have an AHS status to better understand the official status recognition →sharing good experiences Prepare evidence based dossiers → Codes’ provisions Apply to self-declaration of freedom for other diseases Provide an official veterinarian to the Status Dept.

Antimicrobial use database Antimicrobial resistance Antimicrobial use database Good veterinary products registration systems Contribution to the collection of data on use of antimicrobial agents Responsiveness from the region

Antimicrobial resistance OIE OIE standards, guidelines and strategy Tripartite partnership on Global Action Plan Development and maintenance of a database Capacity building activities WAHIS+ Communication and advocacy material MIDDLE EAST Regulate and supervise the use of antimicrobials Support the WHO Global Action Plan on AMR Contribute to the collection of data Develop National Action Plans Build awareness Involve the OIE Focal Points

Promoting Animal Welfare Engagement with interested parties in a comprehensive reform of the legislation Support from bilateral partners Organisation of regional meetings

Promoting Animal Welfare OIE Capacity building activities Global Conference on Animal Welfare OIE Animal Welfare Forum MIDDLE EAST Commit to the development and implementation of the Middle East RAWS Identify animal welfare priorities in the region that align with other domestic priorities: responsible dog ownership →alignment with rabies control animal welfare during transport and slaughter →alignment to livestock trade Involve the OIE Focal Points

Disease transparency and reporting

Disease transparency and reporting Report submission 95% terrestrial six-monthly reports submission for 2016 Quality of information on terrestrial animal diseases 60% of the Members of the region submitted aquatic reports for 2016 Disparities in the quality of the aquatic reports

Disease transparency and reporting OIE Capacity building activities Online WAHIS e-learning platform MIDDLE EAST Actively participate in trainings Enhance surveillance and control efforts and observe the principle of transparency Improve communication through rapid reporting to the OIE →WAHIS Share epidemiological situation through WAHIS Ensure quality disease reporting. Involve the National Focal Points

Extended Twinning arrangements STRENGTHENING VETERINARY SERVICES OIE PVS Pathway Extended Twinning arrangements

PVS Pathway engagement OIE PVS Pathway PVS Pathway engagement Involvement of Member Countries in the PVS Pathway, including participation in the Think Tank Successful pilot PVS/PPR missions in the context of PVS Evolution Pilot PVS/PPR mission to Turkey a success. Draft report is with country being finalised.

PVS Pathway engagement OIE PVS Pathway PVS Pathway engagement OIE Commitment to evolve the PVS Pathway & provide tailored approaches: Training/National Specialists/Self-Evaluation Strategic planning support Specific content (PPR/AMR) PVS/IHR Linkages Piloting then launch→ planned for 2018 MIDDLE EAST Provide OIE with PVS success stories Engage in the evolution of the PVS Pathway Explore contributing to the World Fund Jordan had very high level engagement with good feedback on their PVS Evaluation from the Minister. Gap to happen shortly. More details to come later this week…..

Extended Twinning arrangements Establishment of OIE Twinning projects 10 OIE Laboratory Twinning Projects 1 OIE Veterinary Education Twinning Project

Extended Twinning arrangements Establishment of OIE Twinning projects Guidelines on Twinning Support candidate and parents on development of Twinning projects MIDDLE EAST Take advantage of OIE Twinning programme Support the candidate labs in the post Twinning phase Improve scientific and technological capacities through CAMENET

Relationship between OIE institutional bodies GOVERNANCE Relationship between OIE institutional bodies

Relationship between OIE institutional bodies Strengthening the relations within the region Relationships between the Members of the Bureau and the regional member of the Council with the OIE (RR + HQ)

Ensure addressing specific OIE HQ OIE RR/SRR Council Regional Members Bureaux Regional Commission Ensure addressing specific regional issues 181 Members 5 Regional Commissions

Represents the World Assembly of Delegates The Council Represents the World Assembly of Delegates Examines the technical and administrative documents prepared by the Director General and submitted to each Member Country prior to the World Assembly of Delegates Approves the OIE’s provisional budget and monitors its implementation Represents the World Assembly of Delegates between General Sessions Members elected by OIE Delegates 3-year Term 2015 2018

How can the Council support the implementation of the Strategic Plan? Closer relationship with the Members of the Bureau, the OIE HQ, and the RR/SRR; Meeting with the Bureau of the RC (before the SG? back to back with other activities, virtual? calls?); Providing feedback to the Members of the Bureau after Council’s meetings; Consulting the Bureau to ensure regional concerns be addressed by the Council; Providing suggestions and proposals to the plan of activities of the RR/SRR (RR/SRR to share the plan).

The Regional Commissions Address specific regional issues Bureau composed of 4 Delegates elected for a 3-year term of office by the World Assembly Regional Commission Conférences Every 2 years In one of the countries of the region Recommendations submitted to the World Assembly for approval and implementation by the Director General Entitled to propose adaptations of OIE programmes, strategies, policies and activities to the conditions and needs of the region Meet annually during the World Assembly 5 Africa Europe Middle East Asia, Far East, Oceania Americas

How can the Bureau support the implementation of the Strategic Plan ? Understanding and application of their role and prerogatives (Basic Text); Closer relationship within the regional Member of the Council and the OIE; Actively participating in the General Session; Actively participating in the Regional Conferences; Discussing on the plan of activities of the RR/SRR to give an advisory opinion (suggestions, proposals addressing the regional needs).

Responsible of ensuring that OIE address regional needs How can the Bureau support the implementation of the Strategic Plan ? (cont.) Acting as a bridge between the OIE and the countries of the region; Raising high-level authorities’ awareness; Promoting the implementation of OIE’s activities at national level; Supporting in improving the contribution of countries to the OIE activities; Leading the regional contribution to the scientific expertise of the OIE; Providing input. Responsible of ensuring that OIE address regional needs ADVISORY BODY

Guidelines under development Relationship between OIE institutional bodies New concept Guidelines under development OIE ready to provide support Bureaux Regional Commission Council Regional Members And facilitate communication Core Group Supporting the activities of the Regional Commission to better support the region!

Thank you for your attention! Dr Monique Eloit OIE Director General

Regional Representative Conference’s participants Panel discussion Bureaux Regional Commission Council Regional Member Regional Representative OIE Director General Conference’s participants

Ready for discussions? How to engage the region in the standard setting process ? Which are the doubts regarding disease status application (concepts)? Why the region is not well involved in AMR (data collection)? How to engage interested parties in Animal Welfare? How to improve the quality of disease reporting information?

What about institutional relationships? How to be better involved? Is the time implication an issue ? Special training for new elected Members? Questionnaire to RC on their expectations ? Regional Commission work plan framework/roadmap initiative?