The Elements

Building & Maintaining Commitment

Ongoing political commitment and national direction is a key component of a country’s effectiveness against the threat of avian influenza and other emerging infectious diseases. It recognises the need for governments and other stakeholders to commit in an ongoing manner for disease prevention and response capacity building activities to be effective in the longer term.

Materials contained within this element include:

reports and roadmaps from high level political meetings
examples of oversight and coordination mechanisms
arrangements that support civil society and private sector commitment
national approaches to maintaining commitment.

Case Studies
Documents

Case Studies

Foresight Infectious Diseases China Project – A novel approach to anticipating future trends in risk of infectious diseases in China: methodology and results from an initial application

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6/05/2010 3:07:26 PM

This project, funded by the United Kingdom Department of Trade and Industry (now the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills), devised a simple but novel methodology for identifying possible future trends in infectious diseases in animals and humans in China, that would potentially lead to increases in rates of healthcare-associated infections, drug-resistant organisms, sexually transmitted infections and zoonoses, as well as other novel infections and variants of previously identified infections.
Summary of Set up and Piloting of National 166 Hotline

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3/12/2009 3:31:06 PM

This case study summarises the set up and piloting of a national ‘166’ hotline fully operational in Laos since February 2008, which serves as a fast and convenient way for the public to obtain answers to questions and concerns regarding avian influenza, and to report suspected outbreaks. The project has been funded by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and co-managed by CARE International and the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Coordination Office.
The development of veterinary legislation in Lao PDR for animal disease control

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18/02/2010 4:59:19 PM

This case study, prepared specifically for the AI Toolkit, examines the development of veterinary legislation in Lao for animal disease control. Information for the preparation of the case study was gained principally from the Food and Agriculture Organisation and is gratefully acknowledged.

Documents

A Guide for Monitoring and Evaluating AI Programs in Southeast Asia

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23/10/2009 10:58:59 AM

This guide responds to the need for countries to measure progress in their efforts to reduce the risk of the emergence of an influenza pandemic. The overarching objective of the guide is to encourage the use of ‘monitoring and evaluation’ to support effective and evidence-based national High Pathogenic Avian Influenza programs.
ADB Report Prevention and Control of Avian Influenza in Asia and the Pacific

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15/10/2008 2:54:36 PM

This progress report details the activities of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at the regional level. The activities fit within a framework discussed at a high-level global meeting in Beijing in January 2006, where the international community pledged the initial $1.9 billion for the fight against AI. ADB’s commitment complements activities of other partners, including the World Bank, at the country level. ADB took the initiative at the regional level with a $42.2 million Regional Grant Project approved in March 2006 covering all of ADB’s developing member countries (DMC) and implemented in collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Avian Influenza Prevention and Control Strategies

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15/10/2008 2:54:36 PM

A presentation by Dr Bernard Vallat, Director General OIE on avian influenza, including the use of vaccination to the 4th International Conference on Avian Influenza, December 6-8, 2006, Bamako, Mali
Doing Business During an Influenza Pandemic

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3/12/2009 3:10:42 PM

Influenza pandemics are a recurring cause of widespread morbidity and mortality in humans. The spring of 2009 ushered in the first influenza pandemic in more than 40 years. If the pressure is on, you’re in crisis mode, and you don’t have a plan, this report - prepared by the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy with assistance from the Society for Human Resource Management – explains what you need to know to help your organisation.
Global Programme for the Prevention and Control of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

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17/10/2008 8:44:38 AM

Describes how FAO implements its responsibilities. Whereas the joint FAO/OIE Global Strategy for the Prevention and Control of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza sets a 10-year vision for immediate, medium and long-term responses, the FAO Global Programme covers the three years 2006-2008. It addresses immediate response needs while maintaining a perspective on the longer-term strategy.
Indonesian Presidential Instruction 2007 on Avian Influenza Virus Handling and Control

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23/10/2008 2:57:23 PM

This document provides an example of highest level commitment of government to combat the spread of avian influenza. The document has been provided by Indonesian Directorate General of Livestock Services and is used with permission
Prevention and Control of Avian Flu in Small-scale Poultry

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17/10/2008 11:06:14 AM

A guide for veterinary paraprofessionals in Viet Nam (English version). Provides clear information for use by paraprofessionals in advising backyard and small scale producers. Also available in Vietnamese. Guides for other selected countries (in home languages) available from the FAO website http://www.fao.org/avianflu/en/animalhealthdocs.html.
Review of veterinary medicines legislation

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18/02/2010 5:13:45 PM

This presentation was delivered by Mario Nagtzaam and Karin Krauss of the European Commission at the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, held September 2009, Brussels. Discussion includes key initiatives, criticism, and many of the questions raised by interested parties.
Viet Nam Integrated National Operational Program for Avian and Human Influenza (Green Book)

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17/10/2008 3:31:44 PM

The Viet Nam Integrated National Operational Program for Avian and Human Influenza (Green Book) was prepared jointly by the Government of Vietnam, United Nations Agencies and a range of other international and country aid agencies. The document also serves as a contribution from Vietnam for other countries of its experience and lessons on Avian and Human Influenza.
Viet Nam Partnership for Avian and Human Influenza framework (PAHI)

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28/11/2008 3:27:44 PM

The Viet Nam Partnership for Avian and Human Influenza framework (PAHI) was established to strengthen the coordination of government, donors and other stakeholders in implementing the national operational program for avian and pandemic influenza (the ‘Green Book’). This document describes the structure and operations of PAHI.