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.