Objectives, Scope and Structure of Country Reports

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Overall Objectives

Specific Objectives


Overall Objectives of CROverall Objectives of CR

Analyse and report on:

» the state of AnGR

» the status and trends of AnGR

» current and potential contribution of AnGR

To assess the state of the art and of country’s capacity to manage these essential resources

To identify national needs and priorities for action on sustainable conservation and utilization of AnGR, and on opportunities for international co-operation


Specific Objectives of CRSpecific Objectives of CR

Providing Government and stakeholders with systematic information on AnGR;

Establishing essential base-line data and information on the state of animal genetic diversity;

Assessing the capacities of public and private institutions, and of farmers, indigenous peoples, and local communities;

Assessing the roles and values of local and introduced breeds and the impacts of agricultural production systems on AnGR;



Examining methodologies and technologies being used to better understand the value of AnGR and to better use, develop and conserve them in a sustainable manner;

Encouraging networking to increase awareness of the many roles and values of AnGR, promoting their better utilization, development and conservation;

Providing a foundation to enhance existing networking between countries with shared or common AnGR, and/or common production systems or issues;



Promoting communication and collaboration within and between networks, and among Government and NGOs involved in the management of AnGR;

Identifying main directions for future national policies and programmes and determining needs and priorities for action for Government and other stakeholders;

Identifying emerging issues directly related to the management of AnGR in relation to effective biotechnology use, animal health, animal welfare, food and feed safety, impacts on the environment, etc.



Assisting farmers, indigenous peoples, and local communities in the identification of AnGR that can increase production, productivity and product quality;

Enhancing the capacity to report on AnGR, through improved communication and organizational capacity;

Improving understanding of the status of breeds that are currently not of value to farmers and of wild relatives of domesticated animals;

Identifying situations where an emergency response could be required to prevent the loss of AnGR; and

Establishing a National Databank for use in planning, implementing and reviewing AnGR management action within the country


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The first SoW-AnGR will address Avian and Mammalian species that are of interest to food and agriculture;

Countries may wish to also address species other than avian and mammalian, of interest to food and agriculture, to meet their own needs in preparing their CR, but these species will not be addressed in the first SoW-AnGR.

Within each species, populations can be classified as:» breeds » wild populations (= never domesticated)

» feral populations (= domesticated and subsequently released from farmer management)



Populations described may include:» landraces» varieties» selected lines» primary populations» standardized breeds

All listed above are categorized by FAO as ‘Breeds’, which farmers manage

Data should include in vivo and in vitro conserved genetic material of those populations, that is, account for all AnGR material



It is recommended that CRs, in addition to the AnGR themselves, also take into consideration:

– the broader dimension of agricultural biodiversity; – production systems and the environments in which

AnGR are used;– the range of all animal products and services which

AnGR provide;– associated consumption patterns and socio-cultural

practices;– ecosystem functions which AnGR sustain; and – role of AnGR in the agricultural production and food

security of the country.



The CR is not intended to fully describe the animal production sector of the country, but it should highlight important aspects and issues directly relevant to understanding, using, developing, and conserving AnGR.

The range of AnGR activities to be addressed in the CR should include:

» use and development» characterization » in situ and ex situ conservation



Besides conservation, characterization, use, and development, CRs should deal with:

– broad description of primary production systems in the country

– AnGR technology development and transfer– education and training on AnGR– information systems for AnGR– the range of research related to AnGR, and – institutional and regulatory framework in which these

activities take place



The activities reported should not be confined to those of the public sector but include the private sector, NGOs and, in particular, farmers’ associations.

The range of activities and stakeholders to be covered is quite broad, but it is not intended to collect new information.

The country status report should draw largely on

existing data, which would be collated and analysed.



It is recommended that the descriptive elements in the CR should be limited to the ones essential to:

» assess progress;» assess current state» identify issues including gaps; and » support the process of outlining policies and priorities

for action.

The CR should identify the number and main types of breeds in the country, but detailed information on the breeds and their traits and performance should be recorded in the national information system or in DAD-IS.



Countries that wish to report on education capacity in

AnGR should not present all courses or numbers of trained

professionals, BUT present their current technical capacity,

including their capacity to educate and train professionals

in this field.


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To provide a perspective on where the country was, where it is now, and where it desires to be in the future, it is essential to look at:

past (~10 yrs.) conservation

present characterization

future (~10 yrs.) use and development

The CR and the SoW-AnGR Report will serve as a foundation for better management and enhanced policy development for AnGR, so the analysis should go beyond description of the resources.

The CR should also serve as the foundation for the ongoing element of the SoW-AnGR process



Fundamental strategic questions must therefore be addressed:

– Current contribution of AnGR? – State of the AnGR and of the primary production

systems ?– If production and productivity are or = ? – If the contribution of AnGR can be enhanced ?– What are the opportunities and obstacles?

– What are the priorities and the needs for action?



For each item addressed in this analysis, it is crucial that the following strategic questions be developed:

» Where are we?

» Where do we need to be?

» How do we get there?

These fundamental directional queries enable identification of the key issues to be developed in the CR



The CR should:

» analyse the situation

» develop the strategic directions

» clearly identify the priorities for action

» clearly identify the needs to better use, develop and

conserve AnGR


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Structure of Country ReportStructure of Country Report

The first Report of the State of the World-AnGR will provide an assessment in three major areas:

State of Diversity

State of Country Capacity

State of the Art

Howerver, the Report must go much further to identify

to identify the priorities and needs, if strong action is to

be supported and followed



Part Section

1 State of Farm Animal Genetic Resources

2 Changing Demands on National Livestock Production

3 State of National Capacity

4 National Priorities for the Utilization and Conservationof AnGR

5 International Co-operation in Farm Animal Biodiversity

6 Other Elements

The CR should comprise six main parts:



Sections of the Country Report

Part 1: State of Farm Animal Genetic Resources

Conservation and use of AnGR for increasing production and productivity in the context of:

In situ and ex situ conservation

Sustainable use in diverse production

systems

Socio-economic conditions




Part 2: Impact of Growing Demands for Food and Products of Animal Origin on:

Future demands for food and products of animal origin

AnGR and production systems

Future national policies

Strategies and programmes concerning utilization and

conservation of AnGR

Priorities, and needs for action




Part 3: State of National Capacity

Analysis of capacity in relation to the management of AnGR

Required capacity building

Present available capacity

Priorities for capacity building

Additional needs




Part 4: Identifying Priorities for the Development of a National Programme of Sustainable Utilisation and

Conservation of AnGR

Short-term and long-term analysis of priorities for action:

– Species and breeds

– Policy framework, incl. legislation and regulations

– Institutional infrastructure

– Information systems

– Extension

– Other technological, including biotechnological, development– Research and knowledge, including biotechnologies and local

knowledge– Needs for action




Part 5: Recommendations for Regional and International Co-operation

Areas

Levels

Modes of co-operation

Opportunities, requirements, and proposed contributions

Priorities for action

Needs to implement these priorities




Part 6: Other Elements

Preparation of the CR

List of institutions and persons involved in the preparatory process

Annexes: mapsdiagramsrelevant national statistics other illustrative materialtableslist of references



After completing the main parts of the Country Report, it may be advisable to prepare an Executive Summary

This Summary should cover the three main areas: State of Diversity, State of Capacity and State of the Art

The main findings and recommendations arising from the preparation work should be briefly summarised

The Executive Summary should highlight the main strategic Directions for action, the major Priorities for Action and within these priorities, the primary Needs to

realise this action to succeed

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