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Presentation from the Informal Consultation on Livestock Issues between the FAO Animal Production and Health Division and interested Non-Governmental Organizations. 1–2 December 2009 Italy, Rome FAO Headquarters. [ Originally posted on http://www.cop-ppld.net/cop_knowledge_base ]

Vétérinaires sans Frontières Belgium

Meeting Held
FAO Headquarters – Rome

1st – 2nd December 2009

Introduction
Who we are: - Vétérinaires sans Frontières Belgium is a purpose
driven organization that is dynamic in nature and strives to
eradicate poverty in the areas we work

Mission statement: - To improve the well-being of vulnerable
populations in developing countries, by improving animal health
production

Vision: - To be the partner of choice in our areas of specialization

Values:- Honesty and integrity, Transparency, Respect,
Empowerment, Efficiency and Responsible attitude.

VSF Belgium
• VSF-B is a NGO in existence for about 15 years
• Budget 2008 : 8 500 000 €
• 120 paid staff and several volunteers
• 16 projects in 8 countries

VSF Europa
• Member of VSF Europa (10 members: France, Belgium, Spain,
Swiss, Germany, UK, Italy, Portugal, Austria, Netherlands,)

Countries of Operation
Africa Region

Kenya (EA regional office) Niger (WA regional office)
- Turkana
- Pokot Mali
- Samburu
- Garissa Burkina Faso
South Sudan
Rwanda
Uganda
- Karamoja Democrat Republic Congo

The different programs within VSF-B revolve around:-
1. Livestock (e.g. CAHW, PFS)
2. Natural Resources (e.g. participatory early warning/response systems)
3. Capacity Building (e.g. VICOBA, WUA)
4. Conflict Mitigation (e.g. strategic cross-border/tribe approach)
5. Linking emergency interventions to structural development (e.g. destocking)

Who are our main donors?
1. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
2. USAID
3. European Commission
4. Belgium Development Cooperation
5. ECHO

How have we partnered with FAO:-
We have partnered with FAO in a number of projects as indicated
below:-

In Kenya
1. CERF (Central Emergency Response Funding) in Turkana and in
Garissa
2. Currently we have Fodder and Pastoral Field School (PFS) in
Garissa and Turkana
3. PPR (Peste de Petits Ruminants)

In Uganda
1. PPR (Peste de Petits Ruminants)

ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION
• The potential for strategic partnership alliances
including joint strategic planning with NGOs.
• To explore the scope of direct technical/advisory
services from FAO as identified by NGOs
• Increase funding to NGOs and improve funding
mechanisms and levels of authority
• Improving Co-ordination role - There is a clear role for
FAO on organising technical discussions/workshops;
developing monitoring mechanisms

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Activities of Vétérinaires Sans Frontières

1. Vétérinaires sans Frontières Belgium Meeting Held FAO Headquarters – Rome 1st – 2nd December 2009

2. Introduction Who we are: - Vétérinaires sans Frontières Belgium is a purpose driven organization that is dynamic in nature and strives to eradicate poverty in the areas we work Mission statement: - To improve the well-being of vulnerable populations in developing countries, by improving animal health production Vision: - To be the partner of choice in our areas of specialization Values:- Honesty and integrity, Transparency, Respect, Empowerment, Efficiency and Responsible attitude.

3. VSF Belgium • VSF-B is a NGO in existence for about 15 years • Budget 2008 : 8 500 000 € • 120 paid staff and several volunteers • 16 projects in 8 countries VSF Europa • Member of VSF Europa (10 members: France, Belgium, Spain, Swiss, Germany, UK, Italy, Portugal, Austria, Netherlands,)

4. Countries of Operation Africa Region Kenya (EA regional office) Niger (WA regional office) - Turkana - Pokot Mali - Samburu - Garissa Burkina Faso South Sudan Rwanda Uganda - Karamoja Democrat Republic Congo

5. The different programs within VSF-B revolve around:- 1. Livestock (e.g. CAHW, PFS) 2. Natural Resources (e.g. participatory early warning/response systems) 3. Capacity Building (e.g. VICOBA, WUA) 4. Conflict Mitigation (e.g. strategic cross-border/tribe approach) 5. Linking emergency interventions to structural development (e.g. destocking) Who are our main donors? 1. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 2. USAID 3. European Commission 4. Belgium Development Cooperation 5. ECHO

6. How have we partnered with FAO:- We have partnered with FAO in a number of projects as indicated below:- In Kenya 1. CERF (Central Emergency Response Funding) in Turkana and in Garissa 2. Currently we have Fodder and Pastoral Field School (PFS) in Garissa and Turkana 3. PPR (Peste de Petits Ruminants) In Uganda 1. PPR (Peste de Petits Ruminants)

7. ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION • The potential for strategic partnership alliances including joint strategic planning with NGOs. • To explore the scope of direct technical/advisory services from FAO as identified by NGOs • Increase funding to NGOs and improve funding mechanisms and levels of authority • Improving Co-ordination role - There is a clear role for FAO on organising technical discussions/workshops; developing monitoring mechanisms

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