Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan 1 (2016 2019) The Middle East Animal Welfare (ME AW) refers to the ME Regional Animal Welfare Strategy (ME RAWS) for 2014-19 endorsed by the Regional Commission for the Middle East at the 82 General Session in May 2014. Activities of the Action Plan come from needs identified by participants during the following Global and Regional events: 13 th conference of the Regional Commission for the Middle East (Kaslik, Lebanon, 11-14 November 2015); TAIEX regional workshop on welfare practices at the time of slaughter (Beirut, Lebanon, 9-10 March 2015); regional seminar for Focal Points on Animal Welfare (Amman, Jordan, 17-20 March 2014); Regional training course on improved animal welfare programme IAWP - Phase 2 (Amman, Jordan, 17-20 February 2014); Regional training course on improved animal welfare programme IAWP - Phase 1 (Amman, Jordan, 12-17 January 2014); Third Global conference on animal Welfare in Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia (2012). Main outlines of this ME AW Action Plan for 2016-19 were discussed and validated during the regional seminar for Focal Points on Animal Welfare (6-7 April 2016, Amman, Jordan), officially endorsed by the Regional Commission for the Middle East during the 84 th General Session, on 23 May 2016 and presented to the Working Group on Animal Welfare, on 30 May 2016. 1 The model of Action Plan of the Platform for Europe on Animal Welfare was used as a reference to build this document. Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 1
Objectives of the ME AW Overall objective: to improve animal welfare in the Middle East. Strategic objective: to empower Veterinary Services to take actions in Animal Welfare in compliance with standards. 3 Specific Objectives: To raise awareness and achieve high level of understanding of animal welfare in the Middle East To support progressive implementation of the standards on animal welfare in the Middle East To encourage the participation of member countries of the Regional Commission for the Middle East in the standard setting process Transversal activities for meeting these 3 technical objectives: Internal management of the Regional AW Strategy Coordination Group appointed by the Regional Commission for the Middle East, External consultation/coordination with AW Stakeholders and Partners in the Middle East region of the ME AW 1. Transport of animals by sea ( TAHC Chapter 7.2) 2. Transport of animals by land ( TAHC Chapter 7.3) 3. Slaughter of animals ( TAHC Chapter 7.5) 4. Stray dog population control ( TAHC Chapter 7.7) NB: Handling of animals is a transversal priority addressed through these 4 regional priorities. Activities of the The ME AW Action plan for 2016-2019 includes the following priority activities: Advocacy document on the ME RAWS strategy and Action Plan for attracting donors; Development of an website for animal welfare in the Middle East; Redaction of annual newsletters; Translation of AW documents and information in Arabic language (continuing); Preparation of training materials for the two following trainings of trainers workshops; Organisation of trainings of trainers workshops on livestock welfare during long distance transport by sea & land; Organisation of trainings of trainers workshops on welfare of slaughtering animals previous to and at the slaughterhouse (in countries of ME which did not attend the ToT workshop in 2015 2 ); Organisation of workshops on AW condition in the context of inter-regional trade of slaughtering livestock to the Middle East (ME) (whole journey concept from export to slaughter); Organisation of regional workshops on stray dog population control; 2 Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman and Yemen already attended the ToT workshops in 2014. Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 2
Organisation of awareness campaign on responsible ownership of dogs; Management of the Action Plan: o Internal governance: meetings of the ME RAWS Coordination Group; o External governance: stakeholders and partners consultation/coordination meetings The following activities are not sensu stricto part of the Action Plan but are listed eligible as they contribute to achieve its objectives. Such activities are marked with * in the text below: (i) the seminar for National Focal Points (NFP) on animal welfare; (ii) the PVS Pathway activities ( PVS evaluation, PVS Gap, PVS veterinary legislation and PVS twinning on Veterinary Statutory Bodies or Veterinary Education Establishments) The General overview of the ME AW is presented in the below tables and details on each specific activity are provided in Annex I (tables 1 to 12). Indicative timetable of priority activities of the ME AW Action Plan 2016-2019 Activities 2016 2017 2018 2019 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 1.1 ME RAWS advocacy document for donors Creation Lobbying Lobbying Lobbying 1.2 Website on AW for the Middle East 1.3 Translation in Arabic of AW documentation 1.4. Newsletters on AW for the Middle East 1.5. Awareness campaigns on responsible ownership of dogs 2.1 Preparation of training materials for activities 2.2 and 2.3 2.2 ToT workshops on livestock welfare during long distance transport by sea & land 2.3 ToT workshops on welfare of slaughtering animals previous to and at the slaughterhouse; 2.4 Whole journey AW provisions in the context of international trade of livestock; 2.5 workshops on stray dog population control 4.1 ME RAWS Coordination Group Meetings (1) AW page in the RR ME website Near East Gulf Near East Gulf Near East Interim website 4.2 Stakeholders and partners consultation/coordination meetings Other relevant activities(* 2.6 PVS Pathway activities (upon country request) 3.1 Regional Seminars of AW NFPs (1) potential component of a Regional conference on rabies control if confirmed (*) are not part of the Action Plan sensu stricto but contribute to its achievement CG N 1 Table s legend Gulf CG N 2 Final website CG N 3 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 07/2016-06/2017 07/2017-06/2018 07/2018-06/2019 Period of implementation Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 3
Partners and stakeholders In compliance with the ME RAWS for 2014-2019, the ME AW targets the following partners and stakeholders: Governmental institutions, including the Chief Veterinary Officers, Delegates, National Focal Points on animal welfare as well as local institutions (Municipalities); Religious authorities; Professionals dealing with animal welfare: o o o o Veterinarians coming from both public and private sectors; Veterinary teaching establishments; NGOs; animal science and agricultural professions; Animal industries including : o o livestock producers, processors, transporters and traders; pet industry including companies catching and holding dogs; Public at large including : o o Children at school; Pet holders; Other stakeholders and potential donors. Middle East Regional Animal Welfare Strategy s Coordination Group President: 2 Vice presidents: Coordinator: Secretary: Representative from the HQ 6 National Focal Points on AW: Collaborating Center on AW: NGO representative: Stakeholder representative: Donors: President of the Regional Commission for the ME Vice presidents of the Regional Commission for the ME Professor Hassan Aidaros regional representative for the Middle East Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and UAE IZSAM Teramo World Animal Protection Meat and Livestock Australia Those who concretely contribute to the Action Plan The participation of additional partners and stakeholders in the ME RAWS CG as observers is considered on ad hoc basis when their contribution to specific topic of the agenda is necessary. Besides, recently appointed Delegates might be invited as observers to the CG meetings in order to be acquainted to the activities of the Action Plan. Possible participation of Partners in some of the activities of the CG could be proposed, based on relevant professional expertise and experience. Priority will be given to Partners having a Cooperation Agreement with the. Reporting and monitoring Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 4
The ME RAWS Coordination Group and its Secretariat at the regional representation for the Middle East, are envisioned to act as a coordinating and dialogue mechanism to ensure that all countries and stakeholders involved in animal welfare in Middle East share a common vision and conduct activities consistently towards achieving this vision, in compliance with standards. In this regard, the Secretariat of the coordination group ( Regional representation for the Middle East) is in charge of monitoring the implementation of the ME AW Action Plan for 2016-2019. In particular, it reports on activities to the coordination group and to the Regional Commission for the Middle East during the following events: General Sessions (May 2016, May 2017, May 2018 and May 2019); 14 th Conference of the Regional Commission for the Middle East in Turkey in 2017; Forthcoming meetings of the coordination group planned in 2016, 2017 and 2018; 15th Conference of the Regional Commission for the Middle East (date and venue TBC). Two types of indicators will serve measuring the implementation of the Strategic and Specific Objectives: 1. Impact indicators Overall and Strategic Objectives Improve animal welfare in ME; Empower Veterinary Services to take actions in animal welfare in compliance with standards Specific Objectives 1 Awareness is raised and a high level of understanding of animal welfare in the ME region is achieved 2 The implementation of standards on animal welfare is progressively advanced 3 The participation of countries in the standard setting process is encouraged 4 The management of the Action Plan enables its implementation in the ME Indicators of Impact - Profile of AW in the countries - Number of activities conducted in AW - Part of VS budget dedicated to AW activities - Number of VS human resources allocated to AW - Implementation of the standards on AW for ME Action Plan Indicators of Impact - Number of regional and national events on AW in the region - Number of countries identifying AW as a national priority - Number of complaints on AW in the media / sent to the VS - Level of advancement of the PVS evaluation on animal welfare - Results of the self-assessment questionnaires - Results of AW surveys - Number of inspections made on AW - Number of penalties raised for AW - Number of corrective actions implemented - Number of comments on draft chapters on AW received from Member Countries from countries - Number of experts invited to participate in AW ad hoc Groups - Number of internal and external governance meetings - Number of Partners/Stakeholders to the external governance meetings - Number of activities funded 2. (See Annex I, tables 1 to 12). Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 5
Improve animal welfare in the Middle East Empower Veterinary Services to take actions in Animal Welfare in compliance with Standards on Animal Welfare Overall and Strategic Objectives Specific Objectives 1. Raise awareness and understanding of animal welfare in the Middle East 2. Support progressive implementation of the standards on animal welfare in the Middle East 3. Encourage participation in the standard setting process 4. Management of the Action Plan Menu of eligible activities Advocacy document Website for AW in ME Arabic translation Title of activities 1.1 ME RAWS s advocacy document for donors 1.2 Website on AW for the Middle East Activities for 2016-2019 Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 6 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 07/2016-06/2017 07/2017-06/2018 07/2018-06/2019 Edition, lobbying AW page in the RR ME website Priority topics coverage lobbying lobbying 4 priorities Creation maintaining 4 priorities 1.3 Translation in Arabic of AW documents permanent 4 priorities Newsletter 1.4. Newsletters on AW for the Middle East 1 1 1 4 priorities Awareness campaign Training module Train the trainers Train the trainers Workshop 1.5 Awareness campaign on responsible dog ownership 0 0 2.1 Preparation of training materials for activities 2.2 & 2.3 1 0 0 2.2 Train the Trainers workshops on farm animals welfare during long distance transport by sea & land 2.3 Organisation of ToT workshops on welfare of slaughtering animals previous to and at the slaughterhouse; 2.4 workshops on AW condition in the context of inter-regional trade of slaughtering livestock to the ME (whole journey concept from export to slaughter) Workshop 2.5 workshops on stray dog population control 0 PVS Pathway* Seminar for NFP * Internal governance meetings 2 2 0 1 0 0 Stray dog control Transport by land and sea Transport by land and sea 0 0 Slaughter 2 1 2.6 PVS pathway activities (upon countries requests) 3.1. Regional Seminar for National Focal Points on Animal Welfare for the Middle East 4.1 Meetings of the ME RAWS coordination group External 4.2 Stakeholders and partners consultation/coordination governance meetings meetings (*) are not part of the Action Plan sensu stricto but contribute to its achievement. 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 Transport by Sea/land & slaughter Stray dog control 4 priority topics 4 priority topics - 4 priority topics Implementing partners (under the lead of the ) IZSAM Teramo (preparatory phase)
Annexe 1 Table 1 Tasks 1.1 ME RAWS s advocacy document for donors X Raise awareness and achieve high level of understanding of AW X Implementation of the standards on animal welfare X Encourage the participation in the standard setting process X Management and functioning of the ME RAWS coordination group Attract donor s funding to support the implementation of the ME RAWS Action Plan X Transport of animals by sea ( TAHC Chapter 7.2) X Transport of animals by land ( TAHC Chapter 7.3) X Slaughter of animals ( TAHC Chapter 7.5). X Stray dog population control ( TAHC Chapter 7.7) Elaborate of the advocacy document by the coordination group Edition of the document (e-document, leaflet ) Dissemination of the document Organization of the lobbying (continuing) Donors, governments First trimester of year 1 (elaboration of the advocacy document) Continuing (lobbying) continuing Headquarters and RR ME (Secretariat) Partners - - List of topics addressed and decisions made - List of follow up actions to carried out until the next SG meeting Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 7
Annexe 1 Table 2 Tasks 1.2 website for animal welfare in the Middle East X Raise awareness and achieve high level of understanding of AW X Implementation of the standards on animal welfare X Encourage the participation in the standard setting process X Management and functioning of the Coordination group Provide an access to information for the large public Provide an access to professional information for the Delegates and National Focal Points on Animal Welfare Create an active regional network on AW x Transport of animals by sea ( TAHC Chapter 7.2) x Transport of animals by land ( TAHC Chapter 7.3) x Slaughter of animals ( TAHC Chapter 7.5). x Stray dog population control ( TAHC Chapter 7.7) Create an interim webpage of the RR ME website with in-house resources Develop Technical Specifications of the website Recruit a web-developer on the basis of the Technical Specification (call for tender) Test the website and start uploading and downloading information on the website (Year 2) Consider and discuss with the ME RAWS Coordination group the need of development of different applications at later stage (e-survey, e-forum, webinars, etc.) (Year 3) The website will be available in English and Arabic Delegates, National Focal Points, organisations dealing with AW, professionals on AW, veterinary faculties, students, industry and large public n/a n/a Year 1: creation of an AW webpage (English and Arabic) on the RR ME website Year 2: creation of the interim website Year 3: o Call for tender to recruit the web-developer o Website development and test o Official launching of the website 2018 n/a Administration, Logistics and Publications Department, Communication Unit and RR ME (Secretariat) Partners Recruited web-developer Number of pages in the website using the Platform website Number of pages consulted in Arabic vs English Number of exchanges using the e-forum Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 8
Annexe 1 Table 3 Tasks 1.3 Translation in Arabic of Animal Welfare documents X Raise awareness and achieve high level of understanding of AW X Implementation of the standards on animal welfare X Encourage the participation in the standard setting process X Management and functioning of the Coordination group Provide an easy access to all important documents in the field of AW Facilitate the daily work of Arabic speaking countries and improve their compliance with the standards on AW X Transport of animals by sea ( TAHC Chapter 7.2) X Transport of animals by land ( TAHC Chapter 7.3) X Slaughter of animals ( TAHC Chapter 7.5). X Stray dog population control ( TAHC Chapter 7.7) Develop a list of documents that need to be translated in Arabic language ( Guidelines, Recommendations, Education materials etc.) Use the capacities of the RR ME to translate from English to Arabic language Upload all translated in Arabic language documents on a dedicated page of the RR ME website and then to the newly created website for AW in the Middle East Arabic speaking countries (most countries) Large public and professionals n/a This activity will start year 1 (continuing) Partners Headquarters and the RR ME (secretariat) Tbc - Number of pages translated in Arabic - Number of documents in Arabic language, consulted and downloaded from the website Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 9
Annexe 1 Table 4 Tasks Number of participants 1.4 Newsletters of the ME Secretariat on Animal Welfare for the Middle East X Raise awareness and achieve high level of understanding of AW Implementation of the standards on animal welfare Encourage the participation in the standard setting process X Management and functioning of the ME Secretariat Popularize the activities and achievements Inform on the events organised under ME Secretariat for the relevant period Provide information on selected specific topics in every Newsletter X Transport of animals by sea ( TAHC Chapter 7.2) X Transport of animals by land ( TAHC Chapter 7.3) X Slaughter of animals ( TAHC Chapter 7.5). X Stray dog population control ( TAHC Chapter 7.7) n/a Develop a newsletter per year, to inform on the main outcomes and advancement of the Action plan of the ME Secretariat Post the Newsletter of the ME Secretariat on the website Send the Newsletter targeted audience by e-mail Distribute a paper version of the Newsletter during events for the Middle East Delegates, National Focal points, partner organisations and professionals dealing with AW in Middle Annual (A new version of the Newsletter will be available after every meeting of the Coordination group) n/a Communication Unit and regional representation(secretariat) Partners - Number of Newsletters developed - Number of recipients of the newsletter - Number of RSS recipients requested to receive the Newsletter through the website Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 10
Annexe 1 Table 5 Tasks 1.5 Awareness campaign on responsible ownership of dogs X Raise awareness and achieve high level of understanding of AW X Implementation of the standards on animal welfare Encourage the participation in the standard setting process Management and functioning of the Coordination group To improve the awareness of public at large (including citizens, families, children at school etc.) on (i) responsible ownership practices (including dog identification, vaccination, and reproduction control) and (ii) rabies and other zoonotic disease risks to the human health Transport of animals by sea ( TAHC Chapter 7.2) Transport of animals by land ( TAHC Chapter 7.3) Slaughter of animals ( TAHC Chapter 7.5). X Stray dog population control ( TAHC Chapter 7.7) Collate of relevant already existing awareness materials and select the most appropriate (Secretariat) Develop new materials if necessary (Secretariat) Prepare an Awareness campaign Package with material and guidelines for countries to run a successful campaign (Secretariat) Implement the campaign (countries) Develop a tool to measure the impact of the awareness campaign (for ex. a questionnaire, e-tool of the website etc.) This activity will target countries of the Middle East region not covered by another similar initiative. n/a (as much as possible) n/a Development of the Campaign package: Year 2 Implementation of the first campaign: Year 3. n/a International Trade Department, Communication Unit regional representation(secretariat) Partners National Veterinary Services of the 21 countries ( Delegates and National Focal Points) - Number of material produced / distributed - Number of municipalities, vet clinics, schools targeted by the awareness campaign - Number of abandoned dogs (before and after the campaign) - Results of the evaluation questionnaire (on the outcomes of the campaign) Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 11
Annexe 1 Table 6 2.1 Development of training material for activities 2.2 & 2.3 Raise awareness and achieve high level of understanding of AW X Implementation of the standards on animal welfare Encourage the participation in the standard setting process Management and functioning of the Coordination group Prepare the training materials to be used for the implementation of the Train the Trainers workshops on AW livestock handling and welfare during sea/land transport (activity 2.2). X Transport of animals by sea ( TAHC Chapter 7.2) X Transport of animals by land ( TAHC Chapter 7.3) Slaughter of animals ( TAHC Chapter 7.5). Stray dog population control ( TAHC Chapter 7.7) X Animal welfare and beef cattle production systems ( TAHC Chapter 7.9) Methodology and Tasks Q3 2016 International experts from exporting areas (Europe, Oceania and/or South America) and from the Middle East will prepare training materials (PPT, technical notes ) in English on AW during long distance transport by sea to complete the materials for activity 2.2. already prepared by the AW platform for Europe on AW during long distance transport by land The international experts will also prepare training materials on AW during time spent in farms/feedlots previous to slaughterhouse and on short term transport of farm animals to be integrated to the ToT training materials already available for the activity 2.3. The experts will take into account the existing documents (SOP s, training materials, audit checklists, DVDs) already developed in English and/or Arabic by partners and stakeholders (MLA, AW platform for Europe ). The training materials will be translated in Arabic. For trainers and stakeholders International Trade Department and RR ME (Secretariat) Partners Experts - Availability in time (before Q4 2016) of the training materials necessary for the implementation of the activities 2.2 and 2.3. Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 12
Annexe 1 Table 7 Methodology and Tasks 2.2 Train the Trainers workshops on farm animals welfare during long distance transport by sea & land X Raise awareness and achieve high level of understanding of AW X Implementation of the standards on animal welfare Encourage the participation in the standard setting process Management and functioning of the Coordination group Improve livestock welfare during transport by sea and by land in each country X Transport of animals by sea ( TAHC Chapter 7.2) X Transport of animals by land ( TAHC Chapter 7.3) Slaughter of animals ( TAHC Chapter 7.5). Stray dog population control ( TAHC Chapter 7.7) Methodology: This training is based on the methodology already applied in Europe by the Improved Animal Welfare Program (IAWP): 3 training sessions organised one after another at about one month interval with the same trainees: o TS 1: class room sessions and field visits (4 days) o TS 2: preparation of presentations by the trainees on the basis of knowledge learned during the 1st session (4 days) o TS 3: development of TS organised by trainees including the presentation of specific topics, with room for discussion (2 days); a wide audience is invited (Minagri, VEE, NGOs, transport industry) Focus will be made on the TAHC Chapter 7.2 and 7.3, with practical sessions on analysis of the compliance of the transport of animals by sea/land with the TAHC, Selection of appropriate stakeholders of the exporting and importing countries, the company transporting animals as well as different stakeholders, etc. Prepare the Workshop Agenda, send invitation letters & support nominated participants to attend the training from Veterinary Services, NGOs and different stakeholders Workshop 1 / Near East (7 countries): Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria. Workshop 2 / Gulf (7 countries): Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Yemen Workshop 1: October (TS1) November (TS2) December (TS3) 2016 Workshop 2: January (TS1) February (TS2) March (TS3) 2017 TS1: 1 week; TS2: 1 week; TS3: 2 days International Trade Department and RR ME (Secretariat) Partners - - Satisfaction from participants (usefulness) - Number of trainings conducted by trainers in their country Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 13
Annexe 1 Table 8 Methodology and Tasks 2.3 Organisation of Train the Trainers workshops on welfare of slaughtering animals previous to and at the slaughterhouse X Raise awareness and achieve high level of understanding of AW X Implementation of the standards on animal welfare Encourage the participation in the standard setting process Management and functioning of the Coordination group Improve livestock handling and welfare during slaughter Transport of animals by sea ( TAHC Chapter 7.2) Transport of animals by land ( TAHC Chapter 7.3) X Slaughter of animals ( TAHC Chapter 7.5). Stray dog population control ( TAHC Chapter 7.7) X Animal welfare and beef cattle production systems ( TAHC Chapter 7.9) Methodology: This training is based on the methodology already applied in Europe by the Improved Animal Welfare Program (IAWP): 3 training sessions organised one after another at about one month interval with the same trainees: o TS 1: class room sessions and field visits (4 days) o TS 2: preparation of presentations by the trainees on the basis of knowledge learned during the 1st session (4 days) o TS 3: development of TS organised by trainees including the presentation of specific topics, with room for discussion (2 days); a wide audience is invited (Minagri, VEE, NGOs, transport and slaughterhouse industry) Focus will be made on the TAHC Chapter 7.5 and Chapter 7.9 (Animal welfare and beef cattle production systems) with practical sessions on analysis of the compliance of practices with the TAHC, Selection of appropriate NGOs, partners and stakeholders of the livestock industry involved after the importation of slaughtering livestock until the slaughterhouse. Prepare the Workshop Agenda, send invitation letters & support nominated participants to attend the training from Veterinary Services, NGOs and different stakeholders 2 workshops (including 3 training sessions) for countries of the Middle East having not attented the ToT training in 2014: Workshop 1 / Near East (3 countries): Iraq, Palestine, Syria Workshop 2 / Gulf countries (5 countries): Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE Workshop 1: January (TS1) February (TS2) March (TS3) 2017 Workshop 2: April (TS1) May (TS2) June (TS3) 2017 TS1: 1 week; TS2: 1 week; TS3: 2 days International Trade Department and RR ME (Secretariat) Partners - - Satisfaction from participants (usefulness) - Number of trainings conducted by trainers in their country Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 14
Annexe 1 Table 9 (NB: Joint table with the new Action Plan of the platform for Europe on AW) Methodology Tasks 2.4 workshops on AW condition in the context of inter-regional trade of slaughtering livestock to the ME (whole journey concept from export to slaughter) X Raise awareness and achieve high level of understanding of AW X Implementation of the standards on animal welfare Encourage the participation in the standard setting process Management and functioning of the Coordination group Improve the welfare of livestock during the whole journey from exporting countries to the Middle East (Long distance transport by land/sea, farm/feedlots, short distance transport, at slaughterhouse). X Transport of animals by sea ( TAHC Chapter 7.2) X Transport of animals by land ( TAHC Chapter 7.3) X Slaughter of animals ( TAHC Chapter 7.5). Stray dog population control ( TAHC Chapter 7.7) X Animal welfare and beef cattle production systems ( TAHC Chapter 7.9) Exporting, in-transit and importing countries involved in trade with ME will be invited to attend two sub-regional workshops addressing the welfare of livestock during the whole journey from export to slaughter in the importing countries addressing the following AW aspects: Long distance transport by sea & land; Time spent in farms / feedlots / short transport; Time spent in slaughterhouse. A pre-condition for the organisation of these workshops is the completion of the activities 2.2 and 2.3 in countries part of the whole journey when relevant. A self-assessment tool (questionnaire) could be prepared and completed before the workshops to assess in the countries involved by the whole journey the compliance with the relevant standards ( TAHC Chap.7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 7.9). Develop a Concept Note and for partners and donors participation Develop, send and analyse the questionnaire Prepare the workshops agenda on the basis of the self-assessments and send invitation/agenda/logistical details in coordination with other regions involved National Focal Points on AW and stakeholders from exporting, in-transit and importing countries: - Workshop 1 / inter-regional trade to Near East: Egypt, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Turkey + exporting/in-transit countries from Europe (XXX) +/- Horn of Africa +/- Oceania (XXX) +/- South America (XXX) - Workshop 2 / Inter-regional trade to the Gulf countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Yemen + exporting/in-transit countries from Horn of Africa +/- Oceania (XXX) +/- South America (XXX) +/- Europe (XXX) Minimum 2 participants per country (public and private sector) Venues of both workshops to be identified Q3 2017 for the Workshop 1 / international trade to the Near East Q4 2017 for the Workshop 2 / International trade to the Gulf countries 3 days Headquarters and regional representation(secretariat) Partners International experts ; trainees formed during ToTs activities 2.2 & 2.3 - in the Workshop - Satisfaction from participants (usefulness) - Countries self-assessments - Perspective of follow-up self-assessments / workshops Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 15
Annexe 1 Table 10 Tasks 2.5 Workshops on (National Strategy for) stray dog population control X Raise awareness and achieve high level of understanding of AW X Implementation of the standards on animal welfare Encourage the participation in the standard setting process Management and functioning of the Coordination group to discuss, analyse and provide comments on the compliance with the TAHC of the stray dog population national strategies; to initiate a regional initiative on stray dogs (building on the stray dog initiatives already launched in the Balkan and West Eurasia) compliant with the regional strategy for the control of rabies Transport of animals by sea ( TAHC Chapter 7.2) Transport of animals by land ( TAHC Chapter 7.3) Slaughter of animals ( TAHC Chapter 7.5). X Stray dog population control ( TAHC Chapter 7.7) Methodology: The methodology used will be the same as for the workshops on stray dogs in the Balkans and in West-Eurasia. The training will focus on the TAHC Chapter 7.7 with practical sessions devoted on analysis of the compliance of the stray dog control strategy with the TAHC, selection of appropriate combinations of control measures, dividing of responsibilities amongst different stakeholders, etc. Develop an online questionnaire to assess the compliance with the Guidelines ( TAHC Chapter 7.7) in the targeted group of countries and monitor progress Develop a Concept Note and consider some partners participation Prepare the Workshop agenda Send invitation / agenda / logistical details National Focal Points of the countries of the Middle East region not covered by another similar initiative. TBC TBC First trimester of Year 1: Questionnaires on the Stray dog control may be integrated in the regional conference on rabies control in the Middle East if confirmed Last semester of year 1: dedicated regional workshop on National Strategy for stray dog control in the Middle East 3 days Headquarters and regional representation (Secretariat) Partners - in the Workshop - Satisfaction from participants (usefulness) - National roadmap for the control of stray dogs are defined and implemented Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 16
Annexe 1 Table 11 4.1 Meetings of the Coordination Group of Animal Welfare for ME (SG1; SG2; SG3) X Raise awareness and achieve high level of understanding of AW Implementation of the standards on animal welfare Encourage the participation in the standard setting process Management and functioning of the ME RAWS coordination group Tasks Validate the ME RAWS Action plan Exchange views and find consent on specific activities and topics to be covered by the RR ME Secretariat Consider the need of new activities to be covered by the RR ME Secretariat Evaluate past activities once carried out and consider their relevance and continuation for the future Explore and discuss different possibilities for funding activities of the RR ME Secretariat X Transport of animals by sea ( TAHC Chapter 7.2) X Transport of animals by land ( TAHC Chapter 7.3) X Slaughter of animals ( TAHC Chapter 7.5). X Stray dog population control ( TAHC Chapter 7.7) Organise meetings of the coordination group once a year Send invitation letters Prepare and send a draft agenda for the meeting Consider observers and potential donors to be invited for some of the sessions of the agenda when relevant Prepare and send for preliminary comments of documents relevant to specific activities of the Action Plan Identify date and location for every meeting Members of the coordination group In total 30 people ( including: 15 members; 10 observers and 5 staff) Different every time TBI. The organization of CG meetings is flexible, depending on the progress of some specific activities of the Action Plan. One and half day meeting Headquarters and RR ME (Secretariat) Partners - - List of topics addressed and decisions made - List of follow up actions to carried out until the next SG meeting Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 17
Annexe 1 Table 12 4.2 Stakeholders and partners consultation/coordination meeting Raise awareness and achieve high level of understanding of AW Implementation of the standards on animal welfare Encourage the participation in the standard setting process X Management and functioning of the Coordination group (and more broadly of the collaboration in the region) Sharing the activities of the ME AW Action Plan with regional stakeholders Asking them to share their activities in the priority topics of the Action Plan Finding synergies and alignment of the respective Action Plans as well as resources pooling (AW portfolio in the region) X Transport of animals by sea ( TAHC Chapter 7.2) X Transport of animals by land ( TAHC Chapter 7.3) X Slaughter of animals ( TAHC Chapter 7.5). X Stray dog population control ( TAHC Chapter 7.7) Design a who does what on AW in the Middle-East Template Tasks Prepare a list of key stakeholders/partners in the region Organise one meeting annually This activity will target international & regional partners and stakeholders According to the list n/a Q1 of years 1,2 and 3 1 day meeting Secretariat of the Coordination Group - Number of consultation meetings conducted - Number of stakeholders/partners supporting financially the Action Plan - Number of the AP activities conducted in collaboration with other partners Middle East Animal Welfare Action Plan (2016-2019) 18