1. Solutions and tools to improve veterinary legislation The Donors’ perspective European Commission

2. Content
General approach to technical cooperation within the European Commission
A snapshot of existing and future programmes in the area of animal health
Examples of programmes in Africa, America, Asia
Specific cooperation programmes in European Neighbourhood Countries and Candidate Countries
“Better training for safer food” animal health activities
Challenges

3. 3/28/2017
Programming phase
Country Strategy Papers agreed with the Partner Country, as well as overall analysis of country context and country needs
Selection of response strategy with priority sectors with indicative amounts, e.g.:
Human and Social Development 35%
Governance and Human Rights 25%
Economic and Trade Development 20%
Other 20%
Under “Economic Trade Development”, possible projects to support SPS
See CSP Bangladesh at
PCM/ECOFIN Course - Brussels - October 3

4. The EC’s financing decision
3/28/2017
The EC’s financing decision
Annual Action Plan (AAP)
All projects financed under a country, regional or thematic programme during the same year
To be approved by the Commission = decision for all the actions of the AAP
The result of the financing decision is then the conclusion of a ‘Financing Agreement’ (programme/project)
What a donor expects is that the investment will be useful in the long run: sustainability. This implies a legislative and regulatory framework.
See note (number??) about AAP and Financing Decision.
PCM/ECOFIN Course - Brussels - October 4

5. Snapshot of existing and future European Commission Assistance programmes in the veterinary area: An overview – The place of legislation
In “ACP” countries, especially Africa
In Asia
In South America (Chile)
In European Neighbourhood Countries
In Candidate Countries

6. Overview SPS support by region

7. “SPINAP”
“Support to Avian and Human Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response in ACP countries”
To contribute to the reduction of the impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) by assisting in the preparation against and control of HPAI in animals, as well as preparing for a possible human influenza pandemic
Will improve monitoring, prevention and control of HPAI and other zoonoses: efficient field action is a consequence of good legislation
Will increase human influenza pandemic preparedness: intersectoral cooperation is to be included in regulations
Budget 30M€, for ACP – African (Sub-Saharan) countries

8. “Strengthening Food Safety Systems through SPS measures”
“EDES”
“Strengthening Food Safety Systems through SPS measures”
all-ACP programme, 30 M€, started March 2010
covers all SPS aspects (human, animal and plant health, feed), to improve contribution of food and feed trade to poverty reduction
aims at strengthening food safety systems, in particular for export products,
focus more on public sector, in partnership with the private sector
“systems” and “measures” are the result of the implementation of a balanced and exhaustive legislation

9. “Vaccines for the Control of Neglected Animal Diseases in Africa”
“VACNADA”
“Vaccines for the Control of Neglected Animal Diseases in Africa”
Under the EU € 1 billion Food Facility: rapid response to alleviate the consequences of the volatile food prices amongst vulnerable rural African communities by improving the health of livestock
For selected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, budget 20M€
To provide vaccines and improve vaccine production and distribution to reduce impact of : ND, CCPP, PPR and CBPP
Cannot achieve all its objectives if not linked with an adapted legislation on vet medicines and on disease control – prophylaxis, based on the international standards (OIE Code and Manual)

10. To promote Veterinary Governance in Africa
  “AFRICA VETERINARY GOVERNANCE”
To promote Veterinary Governance in Africa
30 M°€, sub-Saharan African intervention to minimise socio- economic impact of infectious diseases
Improve contribution of livestock to food security and safety, economic growth and poverty reduction in Africa
Improve the institutional environment at national and regional level to provide effective and efficient animal health services in Africa: how to achieve that without legislation?
will secure access to efficient existing tools and mechanisms (such as PVS, vaccine banks, CMC, etc…)
OIE is partner therein and will carry out PVS pathway, also AU-IBAR and FAO

11. “ASIA/ HPED”
Regional cooperation programme on highly pathogenic and emerging and re-emerging diseases (HPED)
To minimize the socio-economic impacts of HPED by strengthening the capacity of regional institutions in Asia
Will improve public health and veterinary public health competencies: check the legislation and organisation
Will strengthen the institutional capacities of ASEAN and of SAARC and their secretariats to control HPED and improve epidemic and pandemic preparedness
20 M€
In collaboration with OIE/FAO/WHO

12. EU-Chile SPS Agreement and Animal Welfare: a legislative success story
Establishment of an AW Unit in SAG
Appointment of the OIE Collaborating Centre on AW
AW in the EU-Chile
SPS Agreement
Favourable conditions
to promote
Development of
4 implementing AW Regulations (Animal Protection Law N°20.380)
Scientific networking and expertise on AW
Improved livestock conditions

13. European Neighbourhood Policy
1) Bilateral programmes
“Support the Implementation of the Association Agreements”
Twinning projects: most projects are aimed at strengthening institutional capacity for food safety, animal and plant health surveillance.
Expert mission programs and workshops
All are based on the existing and projected legislation, adapting it to the local and international needs
are demand-driven by nature, and will include SPS issues when considered a priority by the beneficiary country. 13 13

14. European Neighbourhood Policy
2) Regional programmes: Quality (CA and testing) and Markets (regulatory framework), Training to Public Administrations
3) Eradication programmes: Veterinary Fund (DG SANCO), e.g. Rabies
4) Collaboration with International Organisations (OIE, FAO,…): Conferences on animal health, Networking in the EU-MED and Black Sea region, OIE/FAO GF-TADs Steering Committee for Europe + links with other regions, EU-FMD…
All include legislation or implementation of a legislation
are demand-driven by nature, and will include SPS issues when considered a priority by the beneficiary country. 14 14

15. DG Health and Consumers
The role of the Directorate General Health and Consumers (DG SANCO) of the EC is to help channel into and address specific needs, especially veterinary public health needs, in existing programmes or design specific programmes, with a strong coordination with the DG of the External Relations “family” (Relex, Development, Europaid, Trade)
Design an “ad hoc” flexible instrument
“Better training for safer food” programme

16. Achievements: Better training for safer food (BTSF)
Targeted training on EU import conditions and EU SPS standards
Mainly intended for EU Member States, but also for Third Countries
Workshops with focus on theory and practice, case studies, simulation exercises (both in Brussels as well as in TC)
hands-on training on specific subjects (specific topics, laboratory training both in EU MS as in TC)
“ad hoc” trainings in TC
> flexible, targeted, demand-driven, tailor-made

17. Future Achievements: BTSF Africa
Apart from regional workshops and ‘ad hoc’ trainings also cooperation with OIE:
Evaluation of Performance of VS + follow-up
Improvement of national / regional legal framework
Laboratory capacity (twinning)
Training of CVOs / National Focal Points

18. Challenges Coordination within the EU Coordination with other donors
Common international strategy and approach, possible standard / reference

19. Further Information: http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/index_en.htm

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