Investing in Human Resources in Veterinary Services

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1 Investing in Human Resources in Veterinary Services 9 th Conference of Ministers responsible for Animal Resources in Africa Meeting of Experts Abidjan, Côte d Ivoire, April 2013 Dr. Etienne Bonbon Vice President, Terrestrial Animal Health Code Commission Advisor to the Director General World Organisation for Animal Health

2 Contents 1. Global Context 2. Human Resources in Vet Services 3. The OIE Vision 4. Conclusions Key messages

3 Global Context 3

4 Global Context Global demand for food security Global Population: Total Billions billion people by 2050, with a shift to middle-class Demand for animal protein, notably milk and eggs will increase by more than 50% Focus on developing / transition countries Source: US Bureau of the Census

5 Global Context 5 Globalisation Unprecedented movements of commodities and people, used by pathogens to colonize all the planet Climate changes and human behaviour allow colonisation of new territories by vectors and pathogens «The 5 Ts» Trade Travel Transport Tourism Terrorism

6 Global Context The importance of the zoonotic potential of animal pathogens 6 60% of human pathogens are zoonotic 75% of emerging diseases are zoonotic 80% of agents with potential bioterrorist use are zoonotic pathogens

7 Global Context Density of poor people dependent on livestock 7

8 Global Context 8 Food security/scarcity is also an issue of Public Health Impact of diseases on animal production: at least 20% globally Need for some intensification: Codes of conduct Cost Benefit studies on the animal-human relations: milk vs. meat; work power; natural fertilisation; use of natural resources; poverty reduction Conclusion: Investment in the VS is not an option!

9 9 Human Resources in Veterinary Services

10 What are Veterinary Services? Common definitions for 178 Countries In the OIE Code Glossary: Veterinary Services means the governmental and non-governmental organisations that implement animal health and welfare measures and other standards and recommendations in the Terrestrial Code and the OIE Aquatic Animal Health Code in the territory. The Veterinary Services are under the overall control and direction of the Veterinary Authority. Private sector organisations, veterinarians, veterinary paraprofessionals or aquatic animal health professionals are normally accredited or approved by the Veterinary Authority to deliver the delegated functions. 10

11 What are Veterinary Services? Common definitions for 178 Countries In the OIE Code Glossary: Veterinary Authority means means the Governmental Authority of an OIE Member, comprising veterinarians, other professionals and paraprofessionals, having the responsibility and competence for ensuring or supervising the implementation of animal health and welfare measures, international veterinary certification and other standards and recommendations in the Terrestrial Code in the whole territory. 11

12 What are Veterinary Services? Scope of the Article of the OIE Code 1) In the evaluation of Veterinary Services, the following items may be considered, depending on the purpose of the evaluation: organisation, structure and authority of the Veterinary Services; human resources; material (including financial) resources; veterinary legislation, regulatory frameworks and functional capabilities; animal health, animal welfare and veterinary public health controls; etc. 12

13 What are Veterinary Services? Article Evaluation criteria for human resources 1) The Veterinary Services should demonstrate that their human resource component includes an integral core of full-time civil service employees. This core should always include veterinarians. It should also include administrative officials and veterinary paraprofessionals. The human resources may also include part-time and private sector veterinarians and veterinary para-professionals... 13

14 What are Veterinary Services? Article Evaluation criteria for human resources 2) In addition to raw quantitative data on this resource base, the functions of the various categories of personnel in the Veterinary Services should be described in detail. This is necessary for analysis and estimation of the appropriateness of the application of qualified skills to the tasks undertaken by the Veterinary Services and may be relevant, for example, to the roles of veterinarians and veterinary para- professionals in field services. 14

15 What are VS human resources? Article National information on human resources a) Veterinarians i) Total numbers of veterinarians registered or licensed by the Veterinary statutory body of the country. ii) Numbers of: full time + part time government veterinarians; private veterinarians authorised by the Veterinary Services to perform official veterinary functions [...]; other veterinarians. 15

16 What are VS human resources? Article National information on human resources a) Veterinarians iii) Animal health... iv) Veterinary public health... v) Numbers of veterinarians relative to certain national indices: per total human population; per farm livestock population, by geographical area; per livestock farming unit, by geographical area. 16

17 What are VS human resources? vi) Veterinary education: number of veterinary schools; length of veterinary course (years); curriculum addressing the minimum competencies of day 1 veterinary graduates and the post-graduate and continuing education topics to assure the delivery of quality veterinary services, as described in the relevant chapter(s) of the Terrestrial Code; international recognition of veterinary degree. vii) Veterinary professional associations. 17

18 What are VS human resources? b) Graduate personnel (non-veterinary) by category (including biologists, biometricians, economists, engineers, lawyers, other science graduates and others) on numbers within the Veterinary Authority and available to the Veterinary Authority. c) Veterinary para-professionals employed by the Veterinary Services:... Categories and numbers involved on a majority time basis Education or training details. 18

19 What are VS human resources? d) Support personnel: Numbers directly available to Veterinary Services per sector (administration, communication, transport) e) Descriptive summary of the functions of the various categories of staff mentioned above f) Veterinary, veterinary para-professionals, livestock owner, farmer and other relevant associations 19

20 What is the situation in Africa? A majority of African countries VS have been evaluated with the OIE PVS Tool as well as with the OIE Gap Analysis. Results show a great need in investment in human resources. Not only as regards quantity, but also quality (organisation, education and training) PVS Pathway should continue to be followed. Need for political will and implication. 20

21 Overview of PVS Evaluation missions in Africa Mission requested Mission completed Report Available

22 This image cannot currently be displayed. Overview of PVS Gap Analysis missions in Africa Mission requested Mission completed Report Available

23 What is the situation in Africa? The global analysis obtained from the implementation of OIE PVS Evaluations missions pinpointed that: Many national Veterinary Services have severe limitations in resources (notably human resources); Inexistence of an independent Veterinary Statutory Body (a key element of public-private partnerships between public and private components of the Veterinary Services) in many Member countries; Disharmonised level of quality in initial and continuing Veterinary Education globally. 23

24 OIE Vision Solidarity 24 Important OIE Initiatives Awareness on the need for capacity building Promoting governments and donors consensus Support from international donors including Foundations

25 OIE Vision Good Governance 25 Capacity building Specific activities Projects and programs Veterinary Legislation PVS Evaluation PVS Gap Analysis including Veterinary Services Strategic Priorities Public / Private Partnerships Veterinary Education PVS Pathway Follow-Up Missions The OIE collaborates with governments, donors and other stakeholders Laboratories

26 OIE Vision Good Governance 26 The OIE PVS Pathway is a continuous process aiming to sustainably improve the compliance of Veterinary Services with international standards and their sustainable efficiency

27 OIE Vision Solidarity 27 Important OIE Initiatives Twinning projects (i) between laboratories; and (ii) between veterinary education establishments Implementation of the recommendations of Global Conferences notably regarding HR: Foot and Mouth Disease (Bangkok, Jun. 2012) Rabies (Seoul, Sept. 2011) Animal Welfare (Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 2012)

28 This image cannot currently be displayed. OIE Vision Solidarity 28 Veterinary education Global Conference on Veterinary Education and the Veterinary profession 4-6 December 2013, Foz do Iguazu, Brazil

29 Conclusions Key messages

30 Key messages Sanitary crises, causing considerable economic losses, may be prevented at a reasonable cost by appropriate implementation of OIE standards on good governance by all those concerned Insurance always looks expensive before accident

31 Key messages 31 Good Governance includes: Appropriate legislation Human and financial resources for its respect Capacity building for players Respect of OIE international standards on disease prevention and control

32 Key messages Disease control at source is essential for better production, improved food security and for alleviating poverty, in particular through: Surveillance, early warning, rapid response Commitment to public-private partnerships Good governance of Veterinary Services Investment in Veterinary Services Compliance with OIE standards Appropriate communication policies

33 Key messages Effective implementation needs: Political will and support of ALL countries Providing or advocating effective financial and technical support to those who are not in a position to apply such international standards Promoting appropriate alliances between private and public sectors

34 Thank you for your attention Organisation Mondiale de la Santé Animale World Organisation for Animal Health Organización Mundial de Sanidad Animal 12 rue de Prony, Paris, France - oie@oie.int