Preparation of the Sixth Strategic Plan of the OIE for

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1 Preparation of the Sixth Strategic Plan of the OIE for A Presentation to the 2013 Regional Conference for Asia, the Far East and Oceania by Dr. Toshiro Kawashima

2 Outcome of the Deliberations of the OIE Council in October 2013 The Sixth Strategic Plan ( ) should contain a revised consolidated statement of OIE s strategic vision and goals take into account global trends and anticipated challenges affecting OIE s operating environment incorporate important cross cutting issues be ambitious but not necessarily expansive be high level, flexible and enabling rather than prescriptive and allow for optional approaches in order to be responsive and facilitate implementation involve all Members of the OIE in its development

3 CHRONOLOGY FOR INPUTS 2013 June OIE Management Board Retreat (Paris) October OIE Council Meeting for strategic planning (Berlin) November Regional Conference of Asia, the Far East and Oceania (Philippines) 2014 February OIE Council Meeting (Paris) May OIE Council Meeting, 82 nd General Session and meetings of the Regional Commissions (Paris) September Regional Conference of Europe (Switzerland) October OIE Council Meeting (Paris) November Regional Conference of the Americas (Mexico)

4 CHRONOLOGY FOR INPUTS 2015 February Regional Conference of Africa (Morocco) OIE Council Meeting (Paris) March Delivery of final text to Members for 60 day comment May Adoption of the Sixth Strategic Plan during Administrative Session of the 83 rd General Session 2016 May Presentation of the Work Program for the Sixth Strategic Plan by the Director General at the 84 th General Session

5 Review of the Strategic Objectives Currently six objectives outlined in the fifth strategic plan International Communication of Animal Disease and Zoonosis Information Development and Implementation of Scientifically Based Standards and Guidelines Prevention, Control and Eradication of Animal Diseases, including Zoonoses Ensuring the Scientific Excellence of Information and Advice Capacity Building for National Veterinary Services Strengthening the Organisation s Influence on Policy Design, Applied Research and Governance

6 Review of the Strategic Objectives Proposal to consolidate around three themes securing the health of animals, the safety of animal products and food derived from animals, and the managing of the risks of animal diseases at the animal:human and animal:ecosystem interface establishing trust between Members resulting from the timely reporting and analysis of epidemiological events that support economic opportunities and performance promoting the integrity,capacity and good governance of the management systems for animal health and welfare Other 3 objectives of the Fifth Strategic Plan remain relevant

7 Review of the Strategic Objectives Several cross cutting issues scientific integrity maintaining excellence in the governance of the organization through prudent resource management, and enhanced performance reporting transparency, diversity, quality assurance and clarity in OIE processes engagement and inclusiveness of countries in standards development and implementation best use of communication tools

8 Anticipated Factors Impacting on the Operating Environment Global economic challenges and fiscal restraints on national veterinary services Climate change impacts on ecosystems, vectors and disease expression Food insecurity Advances in technology Increased use of private sector standards Intensive animal production systems Use of social media and communications tools Changing demographics of the health science professions

9 Anticipated Factors Impacting on the Operating Environment Recognition of One Health approach to the management of risks at the animal:human:ecosystem interface Biosecurity and bioterrorrism Trade protectionism and mediation as part of dispute resolution Political instability Emerging pathogens and zoonotic events Need for new funding frameworks Demands for country support for capacity building

10 Organizational Dynamics and Institutional Arrangements Assess the duties and relevance of the current Specialist Commissions and Expert Working Groups optimize working relationships, efficiency and effectiveness define competencies, performance expectations and terms of appointment review nomination and election process Determine and promote best practices of the operation of the Regional Representations and Sub Regional Offices Establish a five year strategic human resources plan for the recruitment, retention and development of OIE staff

11 Organizational Dynamics and Institutional Arrangements Adoption of international best practices in performance reporting focussing on outcomes Assessment and introduction of new technologies for meetings, documents and publications Continue to strengthen relationships and synergies with World Health Organization, CODEX ALIMENTARIUS, the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

12 Next Steps Your reflections and comments on the initial framework and directions for the Sixth Strategic Plan ( ) are valued and welcomed. Are there other critical trends, challenges and opportunities that should be taken into account in the planning process? Are the core elements of the revised strategic objectives appropriate? Inputs can be provided to Dr. Toshiro Kawashima (Japan) or Dr. Mark Schipp (Australia), the OIE Council members representing the Region of Asia, the Far East and Oceania.

13 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