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Development of a Regional Development of a Regional Focal Point for Animal Focal Point for Animal Genetic Resources : the Genetic Resources : the

European example.European example.

Dominique PLANCHENAULT

Louis OLLIVIER

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Introduction

An intergouvernmental mechanism involving the direct countries participation .

Cadres of experts to guide development of the Strategy and maximise its cost-effectiveness.

FAO Global Strategy.FAO Global Strategy.1

Global Regional Country

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Introduction

A technical program including 6 elements:

An intergovernmental mechanism for direct government involvement, policy development and support.

FAO Global Strategy.FAO Global Strategy.2

• Characterisation, demographic and environmental factors, phenotypic and genetic indicators,

• In-situ utilization and conservation,• Ex-situ conservation,• Communication and information system development,• Guidelines development and action planning,• Collaboration, coordination and policy instrument development.

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Historical overview

1995 - 37 countries identify their NC.1995 - 37 countries identify their NC.1

Creation of one Regional Focal Point for Europe. Proposed organisation without sufficient precision. Light structure and respect of national sovereignty. France: temporary ERFP for one more year.

1997 - Vienna Workshop.1997 - Vienna Workshop. France accepts the responsibility of developing ERFP. Full support from NFP of Poland. A better knowledge of NCs.

1998 - Warsaw Workshop.1998 - Warsaw Workshop.

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Historical overview2

Following the vote: 19/23 countries accept the proposals. Light organisational structure. Simple and country driven functional structure. ERFP is created - France: ERFP for four year.

1999 - Zurich Workshop.1999 - Zurich Workshop. No agreement between countries to continue. No structure to stimulate. ERFP cannot be established by a project. A vote is organised.

2000 - The Hague Workshop.2000 - The Hague Workshop.

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European RFP

Terms of reference.Terms of reference. 1

To assist and enhance the AnGR activities of NFP at the European level and to assist in coordinating those activities within and between other European organisations.

To stimulate the funding and organisation of regional projects, workshops and national programmes on AnGR within the European Region.

To develop and maintain regular contact and exchange between NFPs and FAO.

To stimulate and coordinate the maintenance and further development of national databases within the European Region.

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European RFP

Organisational structure.Organisational structure. 2

Annual meeting of NFPs.

The Steering Committee.

To bring together all NCs annually. To exchange information on national and sub-regional activities. To decide on ERFP budget, Steering Committee and Secretariat

and the future activities. To be advised by technical, political and organisational experts.

5 members including representatives of each of European sub-regions. To plan or execute activities, to represent the ERFP. To ensure that decisions are not taken against the majority of countries.

The Secretariat. To execute decisions, make proposals and distribute relevant information

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European RFP

Funding organisation.Funding organisation. 3

Funded through financial contributions made by donor countries. In a Trust Fund administered by the Steering Committee through

the Secretariat. Held by and fully audited by EAAP.

Secretariat basic costs

Basic additional costs

Specific costs

By the hosting country

By the funding countries

By projects or voluntary additional contributions

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Funding organisation.Funding organisation. 4

Total cost estimated: 100 000 € / year.

ERFP can be created if 10 countries contribute.

To date, ERFP is operational.

10 funding countries: Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceIrelandItalyNetherlandsSpainSwitzerlandUnited Kingdom

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The European

Regional Focal Point

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