SCALING UP THE LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT IMPACTS IN AFRICA THROUGH THE ALIVE PARTNERSHIP
The Partnership for Africa Livestock Development (ALive), Initiated by the World Bank convened Major Consultative Meetings with Livestock Experts, Civil Society, Public-Private Sector and Development Partners in Nairobi, Kenya from March 9 to 13, 2009.
As part of its activities, ALive co-organized with AU-IBAR, FAO, OIE and the World Bank a Livestock Week (supported by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Commission contributions) which was held from March 9-13, 2009, in Nairobi, Kenya at the African Union Inter African Bureau for Animal Resources premises. The meetings were attended by experts representing prominent institutions, namely: OIE, FAO, WB, AU-IBAR, USAID, European Commission, French MoFA, CEMAC-CEBEVIRAH, ECOWAS, SADC, CIRAD, FARA, EISMV, ILRI, GALMed, Diplomats, Scientists, Donors, Policy Makers and, other Stakeholders from the private and public sectors.
During this week, four major events took place:
- 4th Steering Committee Meeting of the Global Framework for Transboundary Animal Diseases for Africa (GF-TADs), March 9-10 ;
- 13th ALive Executive Committee Meeting (EC13), March 10-11 ;
- 4th ALive Ordinary General Assembly (GA4), March 12 and ;
- 4th Steering Committee Meeting of the Support Program to Integrated Action Program for Avian and Human Influenza (SPINAP-AHI), March 13.
Fourth Steering Committee of the GF-TADs for Africa (GF-TADs SC4) (March 9-10, 2009)
The fourth Steering Committee of the GF-TADs (held at AU-IBAR headquarters) was chaired by Dr Joseph Domenech, Chief Veterinary Officer of FAO. During his opening remarks, he recalled the ideal framework ALive provides for GF-TADs’ integration into a global approach to livestock development, natural resource management and veterinary public health, in the broad context of rural development, poverty reduction and food security. He further noted that during the past 3 years, several mechanisms and tools have been established and are all fully operational today.
The meeting main agenda items was as follows:
- Follow up on implementation of the Recommendations of GF-TADs SC3 held in Rome in April 2008;
- Reporting on Transboundary Animal Disease (TADs) situation in Africa;
- Reporting on Animal Health transversal topics;
- Reporting on GF-TADs ‘’tools’’ achievements in Africa;
- New Approach for Animal health: the One-World-One-Health Strategy;
- GF-Tads for Africa functioning and Action Plan;
- Round Table of the SC3, general synthesis and;
- Recommendations.
Following fruitful deliberations, the meeting adopted several recommendations, which were thereafter endorsed by ALive EC13, on Marc 11, 2009.
Thirteenth ALive Executive Committee Meeting (EC13) (March 10-11, 2009)
The Thirteenth Executive Committee meeting of the ALive Partnership, also held at AU-IBAR headquarters, was co-chaired by Drs Ahmed El Sawalhy and François Le Gall, respectively Chair of the ALive Executive Committee and ALive Program Manager.
The main agenda items discussed were as follows: Past achievements and future of Alive; AHI Integrated National Action Program, Regional AHI program on Feasibility studies for establishing socioeconomics, epidemiology and laboratory networks for the prevention and control of AHI, , Independent evaluation of ALive First Triennial Action Plan (TAP1), Elaboration of the Livestock Sector Investment and Policy Tool Kit (LSIPT), and the alignment of the ALive Second Triennial Action Plan (TAP2) with the four CAADP pillars of the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD).
Following extensive and fruitful deliberations EC13 adopted its Resolutions on March 12.
It should be noted that EC13 concluded the first phase of the ALive Secretariat hosted by the World Bank in Washington D.C.
At the end of its deliberations, EC13 members elected Mr. Christer Hermansson from the European Commission, based in Brussels, as the new Chair of the ALive Executive Committee until the next EC14.
ALive Fourth Ordinary General Assembly (GA4) (March 12, 2009)
On March 12, members of the diplomatic corps, donor community, research institutions, international organizations, regional and economic communities, civil society and private sector representatives convened at the Nairobi Safari Club. Hotel for the ALive Fourth Ordinary General Assembly meeting.
The ALive Fourth Ordinary General Assembly was Chaired by HE Madame. Tumusiime Rhoda Peace, AU Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture. During the opening ceremony, the ALive Secretariat was transferred from the World Bank, host institution of the ALive Partnership for the last four years, to the African Union Inter African Bureau for Animal Resources, as the new host. This act fulfilled the requirements of the ALive Operational Guidelines and marks the beginning of the second phase of ALive.
During their opening remarks, both the ALive Program Manager (François Le Gall) and the GA Chairperson (Tumusiime Rhoda Peace) stressed the ultimate need to strengthen the livestock sector and increase its contribution to poverty alleviation and sustainable economic growth in Africa.
The alignment of the Second Triennial Action Plan (TAP2) with the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) Pillars of the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD) shows a new era of integration of ALive activities within the agenda of African Leaders through.
The meeting further deliberated on the following agenda items: (i) Briefing Note on Alive: Progress, Achievements and Lessons learnt, (ii) Future of the ALive Partnership, (iii) Animal Health Context, (iv) Climate Change, (v) Food Crisis, (vi) GA4 Recommendations.
Fourth Steering Committee of the Support Program to Integrated National Action Plans on Avian and Human Influenza (SPINAP-AHI SC4) (March 13, 2009)
On Friday 13 March 2009, the Fourth Steering Committee Meeting of the Support Program to Integrated National Action Plans for Avian and Human Influenza was held at AU-IBAR headquarters and chaired by Mr. Christer Hermansson from the European Commission, Chairperson of SPINAP-AHI Steering Committee.
The meeting adopted the 4th Steering Committee agenda. See attached
SPINAP SC4 Agenda
The meeting deliberated on the following: (i) Minutes of the previous meeting, (ii) SPiNAP-AHI Activity and Progress report - Priorities for the next six months, (iii) SPINAP Financial Report including budget analysis of funded interventions, (iv) SPINAP governance and control mechanisms, (v) Monitoring and Evaluation system and Tools, (vi) Countries with special Needs and suggested support (Eastern Africa, Southern Africa and Western & Central Africa) and, (vii) Recommendations/Resolutions and Way Forward.
