FAO ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH GUIDELINES 2

Preparation of National Strategies
and Action Plans for Animal Genetic
Resources

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    FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome, 2009

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Contents

Acknowledgements  [209Kb]

SECTION 1
Background and historical perspective on the establishment
of a global programme for animal genetic resources  [75Kb]

    Establishment of a global programme on animal genetic resources
        Agreement on the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources

SECTION 2
The need for a National Strategy and Action Plan  [65Kb]

    Translating the Global Plan of Action into national action

SECTION 3
How to use these guidelines  [94Kb]

    Introduction
        Nine phases of work

SECTION 4
Preparing the National Strategy and Action Plan: a step-by-step approach  [487Kb]

    PHASE 1: Establish, maintain or strengthen the institutional framework and assign responsibilities

    PHASE 2: Initiate preparation of the elements of the National Strategy and Action Plan

    PHASE 3: Undertake assessments to provide the basic information necessary to enable the preparation
                    of the National Strategy and Action Plan

    PHASE 4: Prepare a draft set of strategic priorities and actions for the sustainable use, development and
                    conservation of animal genetic resources

    PHASE 5: Prepare the first draft consultation document

    PHASE 6: Undertake consultations to review the draft National Strategy and Action Plan

    PHASE 7: Finalize the National Strategy and Action Plan

    PHASE 8: Establish a process and timeline for monitoring and evaluation

    PHASE 9: Formally endorse the National Strategy and Action Plan

SECTION 5
References and anexes  [202Kb]

    References

    ANNEX 1: Background assessments
    ANNEX 2: Outline for a National Strategy and Action Plan
    ANNEX 3: Suggestions for establishing and conducting expert groups
    ANNEX 4: Some dos and don’ts to follow when preparing a National Strategy and Action Plan