Part 2 Introduction to the OIE Training Seminar on the OIE PVS Tool for East Asia Seoul, Republic of Korea, 26 28 April 2016
OIE at a glance
History A scientific and technical intergovernmental organisation 1924 1945 2003 Creation of the Office International des Épizooties (OIE) Creation of the United Nations New Name: World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Headquarters in Paris (France) 5 Regional Representations 7 Sub-Regional Representations and Sub-Regional Offices World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 3
The four pillars of the OIE Improving animal health and welfare worldwide STANDARDS for international trade of animals and animal products TRANSPARENCY of the world animal disease situation EXPERTISE Collection and dissemination of veterinary scientific information SOLIDARITY between countries to strengthen capacities worldwide under the mandate given by the WTO including zoonoses animal disease prevention and control methods Capacity building tools and programmes World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 4
180 Member Countries in 2016 53 29 54 12 32 Certain countries belong to more than one region World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 5
The Governance of the OIE World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 6
Governance structures World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 7
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES OF THE OIE The World Assembly of Delegates World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 8
World Assembly of OIE Delegates Highest authority of the OIE Composed of all National Delegates of the OIE Once a year, in May Adopts the OIE Standards published in the OIE Codes and Manuals 1 Member = 1 vote World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 9
The Delegate National Focal Point for the OIE APPOINTED by the national government Most frequently, the country s Chief Veterinary Officer FUNCTIONS AND STATUS Responsible for negotiating international veterinary standards Notification to the OIE of the national animal disease situation National representative with international status World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 10
National Focal Points APPOINTED by the Delegate for each of the following 8 areas: Aquatic animal diseases Communication Wildlife Animal welfare Animal disease notification Animal production food safety Veterinary products Veterinary Laboratories World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 11
National Focal Points ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist the Delegate to Comment on draft standards proposed by the OIE Prepare and implement appropriate legislation Technical contact points with the OIE regional offices and headquarters Under the authority of the Delegate Information exchange and international networking World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 12
The OIE Delegates and Focal Points In each of the 180 Member Countries: One OIE Delegate OIE National Focal Points Animal disease notification Animal production and food safety Animal welfare Aquatic animals Communication Laboratory Veterinary Products Wildlife All Delegates worldwide meet once a year (General Session) WORLD ASSEMBLY OF DELEGATES: The highest authority of the OIE. World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 13
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES OF THE OIE Council World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 14
Council Represents the World Assembly of Delegates FUNCTIONS Examines the technical and administrative documents prepared by the Director General and submitted to each Member Country prior to the World Assembly of Delegates Approves the OIE s provisional budget and monitors its implementation 3-year Term 2015 2018 Members elected by OIE Delegates Represents the World Assembly of Delegates between General Sessions World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 15
Council Members Members President Dr Botlhe Michael Modisane (South Africa) Past President Dr Karin Schwabenbauer (Germany) Vice- President Dr Mark Schipp (Australia) Dr Evgeny Neplokonov (Russia) Dr Nicholas Kauta (Uganda) Dr Toshiro Kawashima (Japan) Dr Hugo Idoyaga (Paraguay) Dr Joaquim Delgadillo (Mexico) Dr Hadi Ap Lawati (Oman) World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 16
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES OF THE OIE Regional Commission World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 17
Regional Commissions Addresses specific local issues Can be fully considered as regional institutions Africa Board composed of 4 Delegates elected for a 3-year term of office by the World Assembly Americas Asia, Far East, Oceania 5 Middle East Europe Regional Commission Conferences Every 2 years in one of the countries of the region Recommendations submitted to the World Assembly for approval and implementation by the Director General Meet annually during the World Assembly World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 18
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES OF THE OIE Specialists Commissions World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 19
Specialist Commissions Elected by the World Assembly of Delegates FUNCTIONS 3-year Term 2015 2018 Study epidemiological issues Animal disease prevention and control methods Develop, update and propose international standards and guidelines for adoption by the World Assembly of Delegates Study scientific and technical issues raised by Members, excluding trade issues for which the Director General may propose mediation World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 20
Terrestrial Animal Health Standards Commission «Code Commission» Updates on an annual basis the OIE Terrestrial Code and specific standards, recommendations and guidelines Scientific Commission for Animal Diseases «Scientific Commission» Supports strategies and identification measures for Disease surveillance Disease prevention and control Submits corresponding proposals to the Code Commission Examines Members request regarding their animal health status Aquatic Animal Health Standards Commission «Aquatic Animal Commission» Update on an annual basis the OIE Aquatic Code and Manual Formulates recommendations relating to the prevention and control of diseases of fish, molluscs, crustaceans and amphibians Biological Standards Commission «Laboratories Commission» Develops diagnostic methods for diseases in mammals, birds and bees Defines quality criteria of biological products, including vaccines Oversees the development of the Terrestrial Manual Supports the Director General in supervising the global network of OIE Reference Centres
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES OF THE OIE Ad hoc Groups / Working Groups
Ad hoc Groups / Working Groups Internationally renowned experts from the Reference Centres World Assembly of Delegates Director General Forms Forms Permanent Working Groups Recommendations Ad Hoc Groups Punctual 1 Regularly updates progress made in the field of expertise: Animal welfare 2 Food safety 3 Wildlife Prepare recommendations on specific topics: Examples: Tuberculosis Honey bee Diseases Foot-andmouth disease Advise on current issues Provide recommendations Specialist Commissions
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES OF THE OIE Headquarters World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 24
Headquarters World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 25
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES OF THE OIE Director General World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 26
Director General Takeover: 1 January 2016 Elected in May 2015 by the World Assembly of national Delegates 1 st woman elected to this position 5-year Term 2016 2020 Implementation of the 6th Strategic Plan 2016-2020 Dr Monique ELOIT World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 27
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES OF THE OIE Regional and Sub-Regional Representations World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 28
Regional (RR) and Subregional (SRR) Representations Under the direct authority of the Director General Collaborate closely with regional Commissions World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 29
The OIE Network
A worldwide network 180 Member Countries 301 Reference Centres 71 Partner organisations 1 Headquarters 12 Regional & Subregional Representations World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 31
OIE Reference Laboratories = Expert centres for Animal Diseases Under the responsibility of an expert Develop, perform and validate diagnostic tests Store and distribute reference reagents Conduct laboratory proficiency tests of samples from other Members laboratories Coordinate technical and scientific studies Organise and implement technical and scientific training for Members List of Reference Laboratories validated annually by the World Assembly of Delegates World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 32
OIE Reference Laboratories 252 Reference Laboratories in 39 countries 118 diseases World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 33
OIE Collaborating Centres = Centres of excellence on horizontal topics Contribute to the development of procedures to update and promote OIE international standards and guidelines Coordinate scientific studies Provide technical training Organise and host scientific meetings in collaboration with the OIE World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 34
OIE Collaborating Centres 49 Collaborating Centres in 26 countries 46 topics World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 35
STAY CONNECTED! World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 36
Website www.oie.int News Early disease alerts Themes Events Publications Regions The OIE in brief The OIE in pictures World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 37
Regional Websites World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 38
Social Media YouTube Facebook OIEVideo FlickR World Organisation for Animal Health - OIE Twitter World Organisation for Animal Health @OIEAnimalHealth World Organisation for Animal Health Protecting animals, Preserving our future 39
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