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Evaluation of the project “Strengthening animal health and food safety systems” in Mongolia

Project code: UTF/MON/021/MON

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 56 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

Series title Project Evaluation Series

Series number 36/2024

Synopsis (short abstract) The project was very relevant to the priorities of the Government of Mongolia ministries and veterinary practitioners in public and private sectors. The activities taken by the project significantly enhanced the capacity of the General Authority of Veterinary Services by providing technical, policy, planning and management support, upgrading laboratories with equipment and trainings working closely with the staff working at the primary level of animal health service including the Private Veterinary Unit, as well as improving the digitalization of the animal health service. These collective efforts contributed effectively to deliver strengthened animal health services in Mongolia. The project ensured the sustainability of its result effectively through development of policy documents and transboundary animal disease control strategies, capacity building trainings. However, challenges may arise, particularly in the areas of insufficient finance, the absence of a Veterinary Statutory Body, and the potential of failure to control disease outbreaks effectively if cases resurface.Throughout the project implementation, the project's adaptability and flexibility played a pivotal role, successfully adjusting originally planned activities and budget to address emergency needs in the country. The effective management of disease outbreaks during the project further underscored its resilience and impact. The report provides 4 conclusions, 6 recommendations and several lessons learned.

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FAO. 2024. Evaluation of the project “Strengthening animal health and food safety systems” in Mongolia - Project code: UTF/MON/021/MON. Project Evaluation Series, No. 36/2024. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd2235en

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