Activities of SOLICEP

SOLICEP will achieve the above results by carrying out the following activities:

Result 1

Animal health certification model that promotes the OIE/WTO/SPS Standards for live animals and is acceptable to both importing and exporting countries is defined and tested

• Develop a model that will take into account the unique circumstances of nomadic husbandry practices.
• Disease and species specific animal health certification models will be developed, using epidemiological data, for rinderpest, RVF, FMD and PPR.
• The models will be evaluated and validated for technical, economic and financial feasibility.
• FAO together with the Somali authorities will lobby OIE, other international organizations and trading partners for acceptance of the proposed certification model.

Result 2

Capacity of Somali public and private institutions to improve access to international livestock markets enhanced

• A self-assessment Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS) will be undertaken to assess the state of the Somali veterinary services and to identify capacity building needs.
• Somali public and private personnel will be trained on animal health certification, international standards and requirements of trading partners.
• Investment funding to public and private sector institutions will be provided to support the implementation of the animal health certification system.
• Veterinary professional will be trained on disease data collection, collation, analysis and dissemination.
• Veterinary professionals will be trained on risk analysis.
• Web-based database on animal health certification and trade will be maintained on the websites of ministries and AU-IBAR.
• Institutions involved in certification process will be strengthened to establish & maintain the certification system.

Result 3

Linkages among relevant Somali institutions and livestock trading partners enhanced

• Sensitize and create awareness among stakeholders about animal health certification.
• Enhance communication about animal health certification among stakeholders in Somalia and with importing countries.
• Enhance technical coordination on animal health certification, trade and marketing for Somaliland, Puntland and central/south Somalia.
• Enhance communication with trading partners including disease notification to OIE and AU-IBAR.
• Train key personnel on trade negotiations.