MISSION D_EVALUATION FINALE

An independent evaluation mission by two external evaluators: Dr Walter MASIGA and DrPhilippe DURAND carried out evaluation of PACE- Cameroon from 9th to 21st of December2006.Although the implementation of PACE Cameroon started in February 2004 much progresshas been achieved to date, as epidemiosurveillance network has spread throughout the wholecountry. Because of limited time available priority was given to border areas and divisionswith high livestock populations while wildlife epidemiosurveillance network was establishedmuch later.The last outbreak of rinderpest was recorded in Cameroon in1983 while vaccination stoppedin 1999. Despite these facts, the dossier for acquiring the status of freedom from disease wassubmitted to OIE only in December 2005 and will be considered during the OIE session inMay 2007. Sampling in cattle is in progress and that in wildlife is yet to start due to lack ofequipment and materials. An emergency preparedness plan is in place.Strategies for the control of priority diseases (FMD, CBPP, ASF) are being developed and inthe case of Avian influenza an emergency preparedness committee is in place.PACE has given a major boost to the veterinary services of Cameroon. The activities of theprogramme throughout the country have resulted in close relationship between farmers andfarmers associations, and both the public and private veterinary services.The private veterinary sector is growing rapidly especially in high potential areas but theintegration of the private and public services could be promoted by the implementation ofsanitary mandates. It is to be emphasized, however, that PACE is fully integrated in publicveterinary services at all levels.A special effort has been made to publicize the activities of PACE to all stakeholders usingradio, T.V., bulletins, posters and website.In accordance with the logframe and AU/IBAR indicator system, the level of implementationof PACE is above 75% and the ratio funds utilized/funds committed is above 70 % notwithstanding the final statement of accounts.