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Dr. Bernard Vallat Director General of the OIE

Keynote address

Objectives and Expectations

OIE Global Conference on Veterinary LegislationDjerba, Tunisia, 7 December 2010

Introduction

Background, OIE 5th Strategic Plan and current initiatives

Veterinary Legislation – a key element in the OIE PVS Pathway

Objectives & expectations

Contents

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5th OIE Strategic Plan (2011-2015)5th OIE Strategic Plan (2011-2015)

Animal Health systems are a global public good Global public goods are goods whose benefits extend to

all countries, people and generations

One World-One Health (OWOH) A global strategy for cooperation in managing risks at

the animal-human interface

Relation between animal health, animal production and the environment Need to gain a clearer understanding of the link

between animals and the environment.

5th Strategic Plan: Key concepts5th Strategic Plan: Key concepts

Food Security & Food Safety Need for a global supply of safe food Food security, including animal protein, is a key public

health concern Healthy animals ensure food security and food safety Veterinary Services play a key role in protecting society

Animal welfare: a OIE strategic engagement Animal health is a key component of animal welfare OIE is recognised globally as the leader in setting

international animal welfare standards

5th Strategic Plan: Key concepts 5th Strategic Plan: Key concepts

Veterinary education The quality of veterinarians is essential for protection of

society Recognition of veterinary diploma and professional excellence OIE Global Conference on Veterinary Education (and follow

up)

Good Governance of Veterinary Services Need for appropriate legislation and implementation through

national animal health systems A responsibility of Government Alliances between public and private sectors (farmers,

consumers) Quality of Services: use of OIE PVS evaluation and PVS Gap

Analysis tools Initial and ongoing veterinary education

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Trends in animal protein consumptionTrends in animal protein consumption

Shift from poverty to middle-class (+1 billion

people expected)

Increase in the number of daily meals

Some projections for 2030 indicate that the

demand for animal proteins, in particular milk

and eggs, will increase by 50%, especially in

developing countries

Pathogens are transported around the

world faster than the average

incubation time of most epizootics.

Climate change and human behaviour

allow colonisation of new territories by

vectors and pathogens

e.g …

bluetongue in Europe; H5N1 avian influenza; west Nile fever in the USA

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Veterinary Services in today’s worldVeterinary Services in today’s world

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Zoonotic potential of animal pathogensZoonotic potential of animal pathogens

60% of human pathogens are zoonotic

75% of emerging diseases are zoonotic

80% of agents with a potential use in bioterrorism are zoonotic pathogens

Food security, food safetyFood security, food safetyand public healthand public health

1 billion poor people depend on livestock for survival

The impact of animal diseases on animal production losses worldwide exceeds 20%

Animal health, food security, public health are linked

Animal protein is crucial for human health and welfare

Given the rising demand for protein, animal production must be intensified globally

Threats include globalisation, climate change and bioterrorism

The veterinary profession must be ready!

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The ‘Global Public Good’ ConceptThe ‘Global Public Good’ Concept

In relation to the control and eradication of infectious diseases, the benefits are international and inter generational in scope.

Countries depend on each other Animal health systems are not a commercial nor a

strictly agricultural good. They are fully eligible for national and global public resources

Failure of one country may endanger Failure of one country may endanger the entire planetthe entire planet

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Good Governance – for all countriesGood Governance – for all countries

Need for appropriate legislation and its efficient implementation through appropriate human and financial resources allowing national animal health systems to provide for:

Appropriate surveillance, early detection, transparency Rapid response to animal disease outbreaks Biosecurity measures Compensation Vaccination when appropriate

Deregulation and lack of resources for veterinary Deregulation and lack of resources for veterinary services can be a source of biological disastersservices can be a source of biological disasters

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A crucial element of the Veterinary Services’ infrastructure

Not updated for many years in many OIE Members Inadequate in structure and content for the

challenges facing VS in today’s world the OIE provides assistance to Members via the

Global Veterinary Legislation Initiative, part of the

OIE PVS Pathway for efficient Veterinary ServicesOIE PVS Pathway for efficient Veterinary Services

Veterinary LegislationVeterinary Legislation

OIE PVS Pathway for efficientVeterinary Services

OIE collaborates with governments, stakeholders and donors (if needed)

Veterinary Services Strategic Plan

Modernisation of legislation

Country / DonorsInvestment / Projects

VeterinaryEducation

EvaluationPVS

« diagnosis »

PVSGap Analysis « prescription»

PVSFollow-Up

Evaluation mission

Laboratories

Public/privatePartnerships

« « treatmenttreatment » »

The PVS Pathway

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PVS Evaluation Mission - ‘diagnostic step’PVS Evaluation Mission - ‘diagnostic step’ External independent evaluation (objectivity)

Experts trained and certified by the OIE

Based on facts & evidence, not impressions

Upon request of the country (voluntary basis) To assess:

Compliance with OIE standards

Strengths / Weaknesses

Gaps / areas for improvement

Peer reviewed Recognised by international donors Not an audit Country property (confidentiality of results)

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Insufficient national chain of command Weakness of private sector organizations Few compensation mechanisms Limited ability to control livestock movements Constraints to implement biosecurity measures Difficulty of implementing appropriate vaccination

Failures in the control of veterinary drugs threaten human health, market access and the development of private sector veterinary services

The global diagnosticThe global diagnostic

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Competition with other priority sectors for national and international resources

Weaknesses of national Veterinary Services (legislation, human and financial resources)

Veterinary services need to improve their ability to present financial information and cost/benefit arguments to support their missions

Veterinary initial and continuing education programmes do not comply with the global needs.

The global diagnosticThe global diagnostic

PVS Evaluation missionsPVS Evaluation missionsState of play – 01/12/2010State of play – 01/12/2010

OIE Regions OIE Members

PVS Requests received

PVS Missions done

Reports available

Africa 52 46 43 33

Americas 29 21 19 15

Asia & Pacific 31 16 14 11

Europe 53 13 12 9

Middle East 12 12 11 4

Total 177 108 99 72

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OIE Assistance on Veterinary Legislation OIE Assistance on Veterinary Legislation

There is no model – each country is sovereign

Country PVS report available (important condition)

Official country request to the OIE

OIE proposal to the country for an initial mission (identification of needs and context)

Technical Assistance Convention with the country

OIE preparatory questionnaire sent to the country

Creation of national Veterinary Legislation Task Force

Country work linked with OIE experts

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OIE support under an MOU OIE support under an MOU A 1 year or 2 year programme for legislative

renewal, with ongoing support by an OIE expert.

Strong interest in this option

The OIE, through an experienced and qualified expert, provides technical advice – but legislative renewal can only be achieved by technical experts and legal advisors of the country

with full support from decision makers in government

Veterinary Legislation Identification Veterinary Legislation Identification MissionMission

State of play – 01/12/2010State of play – 01/12/2010

OIE RegionsOIE Members

Legislation Requests

received

Legislation Missions done

Africa 52 16 8

Americas 29 2 2

Asia & Pacific 31 3 3

Europe 53 3 1

Middle East 12 4 3

Total 177 28 17

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OIE Technical Guidelines onOIE Technical Guidelines onVeterinary LegislationVeterinary Legislation

The technical guidelines will be used to update the

legislation where gaps are identified in the course

of an OIE PVS Evaluation

http://www.oie.int/eng/oie/organisation/A_Guidelines_Vet%20Leg.pdf

The Terrestrial Code Commission will propose to

incorporate them as standards in 2011.

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OIE Technical Guidelines onOIE Technical Guidelines onVeterinary LegislationVeterinary Legislation

Separation between the legislative and the regulatory domain

The authority of VS to enter livestock premises and other relevant establishments and take the actions needed for early detection, reporting and rapid and effective management of any animal diseases

Give VS the necessary authority to perform them efficiently and effectively

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OIE Technical Guidelines onOIE Technical Guidelines onVeterinary LegislationVeterinary Legislation

Appropriate basis for communication between VS and other governmental bodies and provide a framework for joint activities

for on farm issues, including zoonoses, veterinarians must always be in the front line but do not act in isolation.

Cooperation between stakeholders (private sector veterinarians, livestock producers and processors)

Framework for stakeholder cooperation and partnership

definition of the roles and responsibilities

rights and obligations of all responsible parties.

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A stronger collaboration between WHO, A stronger collaboration between WHO, FAO and OIEFAO and OIE

Sharing responsibilities and coordinating global

activities to address health risks at the animal-human-

ecosystems interfaces

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CommunicationCommunication Communication with consumers: a key responsibility

of Veterinary Services. Food safety: VS can contribute to managing the risks

associated with live animals and their products, i.e. effective risk management.

Animal welfare: information on how livestock are produced, transported and slaughtered.o VS: the key organisation regulating and providing guidance on

animal welfare.

o Need appropriate regulatory framework and provisions for communication with consumers and NGOs to inform them of government decisions and give them a channel for raising concerns

Other elements in the PVS PathwayOther elements in the PVS Pathway

TwinningTwinning: link between OIE Reference Laboratory or Collaborating Centre (parent) and national laboratory (candidate) with the ultimate goal of becoming an OIE Reference Laboratory or Centre.

Help to build national veterinary scientific community in developing countries

participation of scientists and experts of developing countries (with financial support of the EC)

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OIE Twinning InitiativeOIE Twinning Initiative

Better global geographical coverageRegional support Improved access for more countries (focus

on developing and transition countries) to diagnostics and expertise and to participate in OIE standard setting process

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190 OIE Ref. Labs., 36 Countries, 101 Diseases, 161 experts,

List of OIE Reference Laboratories:http://www.oie.int/eng/OIE/organisation/en_listeLR.htm

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PVS Gap AnalysisPVS Gap Analysis

To identify specific activities, tasks and resources required to address “gaps” identified through the country PVS evaluation

To determine and confirm country priorities (country involvement)

Estimation of costs (collaboration with Partners and Donors)

Preparation of an estimated budget

Support to preparation of investment programmes

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PVS Gap Analysis missionPVS Gap Analysis mission

a PVS Gap a PVS Gap Analysis mission facilitates the definition of country’s Veterinary Services’ objectives in terms of compliance with OIE quality standards, suitably adapted to national constraints and priorities.

The country PVS Gap Analysis report includes an indicative operational budget for 5 yearsindicative operational budget for 5 years and an and an exceptional budgetexceptional budget (necessary investments) when relevant.

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Using the PVS Gap AnalysisUsing the PVS Gap Analysis

How and what to finance is a sovereign decision

of the country

The Country’s Government decides if this is kept

for internal use or distributed if necessary to

Donors and relevant International Organisations to

prepare investment programmes

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Using the PVS Gap AnalysisUsing the PVS Gap Analysis

In country discussions with the relevant Minister, other Ministries, Ministry of Finance, Prime Minister, Head of State, National Parliament, depending on the context of the country

Round tables, in the country, with Donor Agencies and International Organisations, incl. FAO

Preparation of the country Veterinary Services estimated Budget and of national or international investments

Veterinary Education Veterinary Education

The quality of veterinary education is not

adequate in up to 80% of veterinary

education establishments in the world.

Initial & continuing veterinary education is a

key tool for global good governance

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Veterinary EVeterinary Educatducatiionon

Need for harmonisation of basic core curricula towards a global standard

based on a list of ‘day 1 competencies’ Minimum requirements – developed

countries may have stricter standards Quality control and recognition procedures More involvement of Veterinary Statutory

Body

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Objectives and expectations Objectives and expectations

for the conferencefor the conference

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OIE Objectives OIE Objectives (1)(1)

To help national animal health and welfare systems to be ready to address the important threats and challenges of:

‣ Globalisation‣ Climate change‣ societal expectation

To explain how compliance with global standards and guidelines can facilitate the needed evolution of Member countries and regional organisations.

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OIE Objectives OIE Objectives (2)(2)

To present the different tools available to OIE To present the different tools available to OIE Member CountriesMember Countries: the OIE PVS Pathway and the global capacity

building programme OIE Veterinary Legislation Strengthening

Programme, as part of the PVS Pathway Twinning programme for laboratories and other

institutes OIE Veterinary Education Initiative promotion of the important role of Veterinary

Statutory Bodies

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OIE Objectives OIE Objectives (3)(3)

To continue advocating on behalf of VS, including interactions with OIE Donors and Partners

To argue for significant investment in VS because they are a Global public good

To provide compelling messages for presentation to decision-makers

To provide the tools to help VS to take steps to strengthen the national legislation and thereby improve the efficiency of national VS

To raise awareness of the key importance of quality veterinary education for efficient VS

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ExpectationsExpectations Full engagement of all participants, including by

taking key consensual messages back to national governments

Increased support from OIE Partners and Donors for the PVS Pathway, including the Veterinary Legislation Support Programme and other initiatives to help Members to be ready to deal with important global new challenges

Increased involvement of Regional Economic Communities with the goal of harmonising legislation at the regional level.

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ExpectationsExpectations‣ Increased involvement of Veterinary Statutory

Bodies in the regulation of the profession, including closer collaboration with the VS

‣ Renewed emphasis on the importance of initial and continuing veterinary education as a key component of efficient Veterinary Services

‣ Closer collaboration between VS and Ministries responsible for human health, wildlife and the environment

‣ Global endorsement of the OIE approach to global capacity building and twinning programmes.

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Acknowledgements to:Acknowledgements to:This conference is co-funded by the European Union and Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).

Financial support for participation is also provided by the Organismo Internacional Regional de Sanidad Agropecuaria (OIRSA).

and special thanks to:the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Agriculture And Water Resources of Tunisia

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