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Position paper: improving governance for effective veterinary services in developing countries--a priority for donor
1World Bank, Global Center on Conflict, Security and Development, 2nd Floor, Shelter Afrique House, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, PO. Box 30577-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
Revue Scientifique Et Technique (International Office of Epizootics)
|February 19, 2013
Summary
Effective governance of Veterinary Services is crucial for global animal health and food safety. Many national veterinary services lack essential governance, posing risks to developing countries and global trade.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary public health
- Animal health economics
- Global food security
Background:
- Livestock sector significantly impacts global economy, poverty reduction, and food security.
- Animal diseases and food safety issues remain major constraints on livestock productivity.
- Efficient governance of Veterinary Services is essential for addressing global animal and public health threats.
Framework:
- The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) developed the Tool for the Evaluation of Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS Tool) and Gap Analysis, collectively known as the PVS Pathway.
- Recent assessments indicate a significant proportion of global Veterinary Services do not meet good governance standards.
- This governance deficit poses risks to developing nations and trading partners due to increasing trade in animal-source foods.
Implementation:
- Well-managed, transparent, and credible public and private Veterinary Services are vital for mitigating animal disease risks.
- These services are essential for ensuring sustainable incomes for vulnerable producers.
- They play a critical role in limiting public health risks associated with zoonotic diseases.
Implications:
- Improving veterinary governance yields significant benefits within a development context.
- Good governance of Veterinary Services provides 'global public good' elements.
- The OIE PVS Pathway can guide an operational development investment roadmap with innovative financing options.
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