Improving the Coordination and Capacity of Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range and Other Somali Institutions to Control Trade Limiting Livestock Diseases

©FAO Somalia IMPROVING THE COORDINATION AND CAPACITY OF MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK, FORESTRY AND RANGE AND OTHER SOMALI INSTITUTIONS TO CONTROL TRADE LIMITING LIVESTOCK DISEASES

March 2021

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Countries: Federal Republic of Somalia

Project Code: TCP/SOM/3701

FAO Contribution: USD 364 000

Duration: 1 February 2019 – 31 December 2020

Contact Info: FAO Representation in Somalia [email protected] IMPROVING THE COORDINATION AND CAPACITY OF MINISTRY OF TCP/SOM/3701 LIVESTOCK, FORESTRY AND RANGE AND OTHER SOMALI INSTITUTIONS TO CONTROL TRADE LIMITING LIVESTOCK DISEASES

Implementing Partners BACKGROUND Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range (MoLFR) of Somalia continues to face political, social and economic the Federal Government of Somalia; Ministries of challenges after two decades of civil conflict. This, Livestock (MoLs) in the Federal Government of Somalia alongside an inadequate level of external support, has regional states of Galmudug, Hirshabelle, Jubaland, limited the capacity of the Federal Government to fulfil Puntland, Somaliland and South West; private livestock its mandate. Institutions remain weak, and policies and institutions (chamber of commerce and quarantine legal frameworks are inadequate. Livestock diseases are a stations); public and private livestock institutions major handicap to livestock production and exports and (academic institutions and research institutions); local often lead to livestock export bans. Given the country’s organizations. limited human and institutional capacity, the Federal Beneficiaries Government requested urgent external support in order Direct beneficiaries are key men and women ministry staff to increase livestock exports, one of the goals of the of the federal MoLFR and regional state MoLs, and staff Somalia NDP 2017-2018. The project aimed to respond in Somalia public livestock institutions concerned with to this request by building human and institutional livestock, planning and rural development. Main capacity in the field and by providing technical support beneficiaries are men and women along the livestock to the ministries responsible for livestock in Somalia. value chain, the private sector and those who benefit The main objective of the project was to provide technical from services provided by the federal MoLFR and regional assistance to the federal MoLFR in its efforts to enhance state MoLs. livestock exports for the benefit of male-headed and female-dependent households along the livestock value Country Programming Framework (CPF) Outputs chain. The project would support MoLFR by providing Government Priority Area 1 (National Development immediate technical assistance, training and inputs to Plan [NDP] 2017-2019): Strengthening institutional establish coordination mechanisms, develop capacity in capacity of the agriculture, livestock and fisheries sectors laboratory diagnosis, disease surveillance and reporting, and natural resource management for national resilience and the management of quarantine stations, and create building and economic development. a policy and regulatory framework to support livestock Country Outcome 1: Strengthened institutional capacity exports. It was envisaged that this would lead to and decision support for Somalia’s agriculture, livestock investment in solid capacity development programmes and fisheries sectors and natural resource management. to address the short and medium-term needs of MoLFR. Output 1.3: Capacity developed and institutions supported to deliver services, promote good practices and add value IMPACT along agriculture, livestock and fisheries value chains. The project has contributed to improved household incomes and sustainable food production systems for both men and women along the livestock value chain in Somalia. The adoption of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in quarantine stations will increase livestock exports, while the implementation of resilient Good Agricultural Practices, such as participatory disease surveillance and reporting, will ensure sustainable food production systems, reducing the proportion of men, women and children living in poverty by enhancing agricultural productivity and the incomes of pastoralists through secure and equal access to services and ©FAO Somalia knowledge.

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ACHIEVEMENT OF RESULTS SUSTAINABILITY The project improved the coordination and capacity of the 1. Capacity development federal MoLFR and regional state MoLs by establishing a A major project component was to transfer knowledge and coordination forum for livestock exports. The coordination skills to livestock staff in the federal MoLFR and regional mechanism for Somalia’s quarantine stations was state MoLs, LPA members and quarantine station strengthened and common SOPs for the stations finalized operators. Training took place in Mogadishu as the local and validated. Ten male and female MoLFR staff members situation did not allow training at lower administrative were trained and are now able to confirm priority levels. Ministry technical staff and other trainees are trade-sensitive diseases using at least one type of expected to scale up the training in their respective areas laboratory test, while 64 male and female staff members to create a critical mass of knowledge and skills that did of the federal MoLFR, regional state MoLs and livestock not exist before the project. The knowledge acquired will professional association (LPAs) were trained to apply the be self-sustaining and upscaling will require little financial knowledge gained during training to capture quality input. disease surveillance data, for use in guiding livestock The Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range coordinated disease interventions. Finally, the Meat Inspection and all project activities and implemented some components Control Act and the Animal Health Strategy (AHS) designed at government level, as well as all activities at regional under the project will lead to the development of state level. The Ministry’s technical staff established new sustainable livestock sector production and food systems. relationships with regional experts in the field within FAO and at Makerere University, enhancing cooperation and IMPLEMENTATION OF WORK PLAN AND BUDGET knowledge-sharing. Strong links and working relationships Project implementation was impeded by delays in the were also built between the Government and private engagement of the implementing partner and the quarantine station operators. In addition, the project commencement of training in laboratory diagnosis, as complemented actions undertaken with funding obtained well as by the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal MoLFR from other donors. requested additional time because of the negative impact The disease surveillance training provided is part of a larger of the pandemic on the implementation of field activities action to expand the livestock disease surveillance and meetings. In a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19, network. The training will be scaled up at federal member MoLFR also reduced the number of field-based staff state (FMS) level by MoLFR and by LPAs at regional level. and put on hold all activities requiring gatherings of more The Central Veterinary Laboratory (CVL) of MoLFR has the than ten people in order to minimize contacts. Despite potential to carry out diagnoses of trade-sensitive diseases these delays, project activities were completed on time in Somalia. Finally, Makerere University shared its contacts and within the original budget. with trainees for follow up and technical backstopping. Among the envisaged risks were civil unrest, a lack of 2. Gender equality cooperation from the Federal Government and regional The project worked closely with the federal MoLFR to states, and a failure to identify appropriate individuals develop selection criteria that promoted the inclusion of to be trained. The key risk was insecurity and this was both men and women at various levels of project activities. reviewed regularly and action taken where necessary. At least 30 percent of the trainees targeted were women. FOLLOW-UP FOR GOVERNMENT ATTENTION This target was achieved above all in the training of LPA members. In some workshops and training activities, no It is recommended that further support be given to the women government employees participated, while among operationalization of the AHS and the Meat Inspection quarantine station operators available for targeting the and Control Act. inclusion of women and youth was relatively low.

3. Environmental sustainability Environmental issues were not directly addressed by the project.

4. Human Rights-based Approach (HRBA) – in particular Right to Food and Decent Work The project contributed to the creation of gainful employment, from producers to livestock exporters, ©FAO Somalia through the capacity development provided. 2 IMPROVING THE COORDINATION AND CAPACITY OF MINISTRY OF TCP/SOM/3701 LIVESTOCK, FORESTRY AND RANGE AND OTHER SOMALI INSTITUTIONS TO CONTROL TRADE LIMITING LIVESTOCK DISEASES

5. Technological sustainability The introduction of nuclear-based diagnostic techniques is appropriate for confirmatory diagnoses of livestock diseases, which are a major constraint to livestock exports. The training provided in SOPs for quarantine stations and in sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards has contributed to the development of good practices designed to promote livestock exports. Training in participatory disease surveillance enhances community participation by building on existing local knowledge of disease surveillance and, ultimately, rapid response. Training in various laboratory diagnostic techniques has improved the capacity for diagnoses of various transboundary animal diseases, which has led to a reduced number of animal rejections at export ports. The capacity of quarantine station operators to maintain SOPs can be sustained without further technical assistance as standard manuals have been provided for reference.

6. Economic sustainability Project results feed into the design of livestock value chain projects designed to increase incomes. Some of the products and services introduced are affordable to stakeholders. Others, such as the operationalization of ©FAO Somalia the AHS and the Meat Inspection and Control Act, will require further support. DOCUMENTS AND OUTREACH PRODUCTS  Federal Government of Somalia and FAO Somalia. Standard operating procedures of Somalia quarantine stations (hard copy and PDF). Mogadishu, Somalia. 2 January 2021. 45 pp.  Federal Government of Somalia Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range and FAO Somalia. Federal Government of Somalia Meat Inspection and Control Act. Mogadishu, Somalia. 2 January 2021. 156 pp.  F. Ejobi et al. Training manual on laboratory diagnoses of trade-sensitive livestock diseases in Somalia. Mogadishu, Somalia. March 2020. 131 pp. ©FAO Somalia

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ACHIEVEMENT OF RESULTS - LOGICAL FRAMEWORK

Expected Impact Increase the resilience of men and women along the livestock value chain of Somalia

Capacity of Federal Government of Somalia MoLFR, regional state ministries and Somalia livestock institutions developed for increased livestock exports 1. Number of successful important livestock-related meetings held jointly between federal MoLFR and regional state MoLs. 2. Number of male and female MoLFR veterinary laboratory staff members successfully trained and able to confirm priority trade-sensitive diseases using Indicator at least one type of laboratory test by the end of the project. 3. Number of male and female staff of federal MoLFR, regional state MoLs and LPAs able to apply the knowledge gained during refresher training to capture quality disease surveillance data by the end of the training. 4. SOPs for Somalia quarantine stations in place by the end of the project. Outcome 1. 0 2. 0 Baseline 3. 0 4. 0 1. Six meetings attended by MoL personnel (30 percent women). 2. Ten (4 women, 6 men). End Target 3. 64 (20 women, 44 men). 4. One set of SOPs. Comments and follow-up action to be taken

Coordination mechanism established

Indicators Target Achieved 1. National project focal point in place to coordinate and report project activities. 2. Number of senior and female federal MoLFR and state MoL task force members identified to Output 1 1. One 1. Yes coordinate Somalia quarantine station operations. 2. Ten (3 females, 2. Yes (10, all male). 3. Number of successful meetings held jointly 7 males). 3. Yes between federal MoLFR and regional state MoLs to 3. Three meetings. 4. Yes (3 meetings coordinate Somali quarantine stations operations. 4. Two meetings. held). 4. Number of Livestock Working Group (LWG) meetings held in which federal MoLFR and regional state MoLs participated over the implementation period. No female task force members were identified to coordinate Somalia quarantine station because there Comments were no females in senior positions. Nominate a National Project Coordinator and regional state focal points to coordinate and report project activities Achieved Yes The Minister of the federal MoLFR nominated the national project focal point on 5 December 2018 to coordinate project activities at a national level until his demise in May 2020. MoLFR nominated a replacement immediately to ensure the smooth Activity 1.1 implementation of activities. The project focal point worked closely with the Comments MoLFR Director General in reaching out to the FMS ministers of livestock in Galmudug, Hirshabelle, Jubaland, Puntland and South West. The FMS ministers appointed their respective animal health directors as regional focal points. The animal health directors coordinated project activities at regional state level with the support of the national focal point who visited the FMSs.

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Consultations/roundtables on establishment of the Somali Quarantine Forum Achieved Yes 1. The Directors-General and senior technical personnel of federal MoLFR and regional MoLs met in Mogadishu on 8 October 2020 to establish a Somali quarantine station operators’ coordination forum. The participants:  prioritized the harmonization of quarantine standards across the country for enhanced livestock export and to ensure compliance of the relevant trade requirements;  provided input on draft SOPs for the Somali quarantine stations, previously developed through a Letter of Agreement with Makerere University;  backed extensive training of quarantine station workers;  drafted and approved the Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the Somali quarantine station operator’s forum; and  agreed on the meeting schedule (once every three months) and membership to the forum. 2. The Directors-General and senior technical personnel of MoLFR and MoLs attended the first follow-up meeting on 28 October 2020. At the meeting they:  finalized the SOPs of the Somali quarantine stations; Activity 1.2  agreed on the harmonization of common quarantine station operations Comments through implementation of the SOPs by all pre-quarantine and quarantine facilities in Somalia;  agreed to harmonize livestock certification system in the country; and  agreed on the permanent members of the Somali quarantine station’s coordination forum. 3. The Directors-General and senior technical personnel of both MoLFR and MoLs attended the second and third follow-up meetings on 5 and 14 November 2020 in Mogadishu. They:  discussed progress made on the harmonization of common quarantine station operations and agreed on the distribution list of quarantine SOPs;  provided input into the harmonized livestock certification system in the country; and  ratified permanent members of the Somali quarantine station’s coordination forum. All the Directors-General and senior technical staff from MoLFR and MoLs who attended the four meetings were male as there were no females in these positions. Coordination of project activities at the FGS- MoLFR level Achieved Yes The Directors-General and senior technical personnel of federal MoLFR and regional state MoLs met in Mogadishu on 8 October 2020 to establish and activate an interministerial coordination governance structure. The meeting participants discussed:  ongoing and planned livestock projects in the country - progress, challenges and the proposed way forward;  enhancing communication between federal and FMS MoLFR levels;  participation by both federal and FMS MoLFR staff in Food Security Cluster Activity 1.3 (FSC) and Livestock Working Group (LWG) meetings; Comments  coordination of livestock sector activities by different implementing agencies at FMS MoLFR level; and  strengthening of the technical and operational capacity of FMS MoLFR to directly implement projects in their respective areas. The participants:  drafted and approved the ToRs for interministerial coordination structure;  agreed on the schedule of the meeting (once every three months);  harmonized policies, strategies and efforts of livestock exports; and  completed and operationalized AHS.

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Coordination of project activities at regional state ministry level Achieved Yes 1. The Federal MoLFR Director General and the head/director of the quarantine department in MoLFR visited Jubaland state MoLFR in Kismayo in January 2020. The operations of the Kismayo quarantine station were discussed. 2. The national project focal point visited Baidoa, South West State, in mid- February 2020, and met with state MoLFR officials. Together, they defined ways to improve disease surveillance and reporting in the state, channels for disease reporting from state to federal-MoLFR level, and the engagement of South West Livestock Professional Associations (SOWELPA) in disease surveillance and Activity 1.4 reporting. Comments 3. The Directors-General and senior technical personnel of both federal and regional state MoLFRs met in Mogadishu on 8 October 2020 and discussed the following:  enhanced participation by both federal and state MoL staff in the FSC and LWG meetings to keep up with livestock project interventions in their respective areas;  coordination of livestock sector activities by different implementing agencies at regional state MoL level to address activity overlaps; and  strengthening of the technical and operational capacity of regional state MoLs to directly implement projects in their respective areas. Support the regional state MoLs to participate in LWG meetings Achieved Yes LWG meetings were held virtually because of COVID-19 restrictions. The federal MoLFR convened LWG meetings and invited FMS representatives to participate, as follows.  The first meeting was held on 29 October 2020 and discussed the revival of the LWG. The LWG focuses on providing a mechanism for coordination, technical guidance and the monitoring of livestock activities in the country, and on facilitating the exchange of information among stakeholders. The meeting discussed Terms of Reference for the LWG.  The second meeting was held on 10 November 2020 and discussed a common approach to livestock vaccination in Somalia. Activity 1.5  The third meeting was an FSC Partners virtual meeting, conducted on Comments 30 November 2020. LWG is a working group within the FSC. The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, MoLFR and Somalia FSC for information-sharing. At the meeting, MoLFR briefed FSC members on ongoing and planned LWG interventions by LWG members. The meetings were co-convened by the federal MoLFR and FAO and brought together stakeholders in the livestock sector in Somalia. The participants were from Somalia’s public sector, private sector, organizations, technical organizations and resource partners. Meetings were held within the same quarter as opposed to every quarter. The LWG had been dormant and the first meeting was to discuss the revival. The other two meetings were scheduled but took place within the same month.

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Capacity developed for federal MoLFR staff in laboratory diagnosis

Indicators Target Achieved 1. Number of laboratory expert trainers identified and facilitated to travel to Somalia to conduct refresher training in laboratory diagnoses of Output 2 1. Two (men or priority trade-sensitive diseases within the project 1. Yes - five (4 male women) implementation period. and 1 female). trainers. 2. Number of male and female federal veterinary 2. Yes - Ten (8 male, 2. Ten (6 male, laboratory staff members attending 30-day 2 female) trained. 4 female). refresher training in laboratory diagnoses of priority trade-sensitive diseases in Somalia within the project implementation period. The number of laboratory expert trainers was increased from two to five to deliver the five training Comments modules. There were only two female veterinary laboratory staff members - both were selected for training. Identify two laboratory experts to conduct training on laboratory diagnosis Achieved Yes Makerere University identified a lead trainer with over 30 years of training experience, and four additional trainers to conduct refresher training in laboratory diagnosis in Mogadishu. Of the five trainers, one was female. The project initially planned to utilize two trainers but increased this to five in order to cover the five Activity 2.1 main modules, which required different levels of specialization. The modules were: Comments i) Sample Collection and Data Analysis for Epidemiological Studies; ii) Parasitological Methods; iii) Microbiological Methods and Antimicrobial Resistance; iv) Serological Methods; and v) Molecular Methods. There were two trainers each week for the 30-day training period. The lead trainer scheduled training sessions and coordinated trainers. Procure laboratory equipment and reagents required for the training Achieved Yes The lead trainer conducted a rapid capacity assessment of Mogadishu CVL in December 2018 prior to conducting the training on laboratory diagnosis. FAO had Activity 2.2 previously rehabilitated and equipped the CVL, which is owned by the federal Comments MoLFR. The lead trainer prepared the list of supplies, kits and reagents required for the training, most of which were already available at the CVL. The few reagents that were not available were procured by Makerere University. Train ten MoLFR staff on laboratory diagnosis of priority trade-sensitive diseases Achieved Yes The lead trainer conducted a training needs assessment for MoLFR CVL staff in December 2018. Because of security concerns, Makerere University, in consultation with FAO, changed the training venue from the CVL, located at the port of Mogadishu, to a hotel venue within the compound at Mogadishu International Airport. This required budgetary re-alignments. The trainers prepared the laboratory training outline and training materials for training in “Laboratory diagnosis of trade sensitive diseases in Somalia”. These were approved by the responsible FAO officer, following which training was conducted for ten laboratory staff members (8 male, 2 female) between 26 January and 23 February 2020. Nine trainees were from MoLFR CVL and one Activity 2.3 from Someat Company. At the end of each module, trainees had to pass a test to Comments proceed to the next module. The training was judged successful by an evaluation undertaken at its conclusion. All trainees successfully completed the training and were awarded training completion certificates. The trainers shared their e-mail and WhatsApp telephone numbers with trainees to maintain contact and to enable them to provide technical support following the training. By the time the final report was compiled, the trainee from Someat Company had followed up with one of the trainers to seek technical guidance on microbiological analysis. Only two females received the training against a target of four. This was because the target trainees were MoLFR CVL staff members, who were predominantly male. The only two female laboratory staff were included in the training.

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Capacity developed for MoLFR staff and Somalia institutions in disease surveillance and reporting

Indicators Target Achieved 1. Disease surveillance materials printed and 1. 500 disease distributed to federal and regional states. surveillance 2. Number of male and female staff of federal and forms. Output 3 regional state and LPAs attending a full one-day 2. 64 staff 1. Yes refresher training on disease surveillance, reporting (42 male, 2. Yes and data management. 22 female). 3. Yes 3. Number of desktop computers and printers 3. Three sets distributed to the federal and state offices for (3 desktop management of surveillance data by the end of the computers and project. 3 printers). Comments Provide disease surveillance equipment and materials Achieved Yes Three sets of desktop computers and printers were procured by FAO and handed over to the federal MoLFR for further distribution to FMSs. The project, through a competitive procurement process, printed:  110 copies of the Meat Inspection and Control Act and handed them over to MoLFR for distribution; Activity 3.1  60 copies of the SOPs for the Somali quarantine stations; and Comments  5 000 disease surveillance forms (50 booklets, each with 100 disease surveillance forms) against a targeted 500 disease surveillance forms All printed materials were distributed in line with the distribution list agreed on by FAO and the federal MoLFR. Soft copies of surveillance guidelines and manuals were provided to 64 federal, state and livestock professional staff members trained by FAO technical staff. Train 64 staff from MoLFR, regional state livestock ministries and other Somalia institutions in disease surveillance, reporting and data management Achieved Yes Two FAO technical staff members conducted two training events in disease surveillance, reporting and data management in Mogadishu. The first, held between 2 and 5 September 2019, was given to 32 federal and FMS MoLFR technical staff. The participants were as follows: eight (7 male and 1 female) from the federal MoLFR; six (5 male and 1 female) from Galmudug state; six (5 male and 1 female) from Hirshabelle state; six (all male) from Jubaland state; and six (3 male and 3 female) from South West state. The total of six females was below the target of 22. Only South West State met the targeted two female participants. The second training was held from 8 to 11 September 2019 for 32 livestock professional members of Banadir Livestock Professional Association, Central Livestock Professional Association and SOWELPA. Thirteen females, above the Activity 3.2 targeted 11, attended the training. The number of females was evenly distributed between the three associations. The training focused on disease surveillance, Comments reporting and data management. The initial one-day refresher training was extended by a day to allow more time for translation as some trainees were not conversant with the English language, despite one of the trainee selection criteria provided by FAO being a good understanding of English. Applying this criterion during selection would have excluded trainees who had obtained their professional training in institutions in which the language of instruction was not English. After the training, the federal and FMS MoLFR focal points continued to provide specialized support on disease surveillance, reporting and data management in their respective regional states. This training was part of FAO’s ongoing efforts to increase the number of men and women from federal and FMS MoLFR, and LPAs trained under various FAO projects to expand the country’s disease surveillance network.

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Capacity developed for the management of quarantine stations

Indicators Target Achieved

1. Number of common SOPs for Somalia quarantine stations printed and distributed to the federal and 1. Yes - 60 hard Output 4 regional state offices and the quarantine stations 1. 50 hard copies. copies of the SOPs. by the end of the project. 2. Ten (6 male, 2. Yes - 9 (7 male, 2. Number of male and female staff successfully 4 female). 2 female). trained in SOPs and common certification for 3. Ten (7 male, 3. Yes - 9 (7 male, livestock export. 3 female). 2 female). 3. Number of male and female port workers sensitized in a three-day workshop on SPS.

The total number of females was below the target because of the small number of female quarantine Comments station workers. Develop common SOPs and certification for all Somali quarantine stations Achieved Yes Makerere University identified two experts with university degrees in veterinary medicine and over 30 years’ experience in livestock trade/animal health certification to draft the common SOPs for Somalia’s quarantine stations. The experts reviewed the existing SOPs used in Somali quarantine stations and identified gaps. They then developed common SOPs, building on those existing and Activity 4.1 taking into consideration international sanitary standards. The SOPs describe the Comments systematic activities needed to manage quarantine stations. FAO reviewed the draft SOPs, provided input and shared this with the project national focal point for further input from MoLFR. MoLFR technical staff reviewed the document and shared it with the state Directors-General of FMS MoLFR for more inputs. FAO consolidated these inputs and forwarded the final draft to the project national focal point for clearance and approval for printing. Disseminate SOPs and certificates to all quarantine stations in Somalia Achieved Yes FAO, through a competitive procurement process, printed 60 copies of the SOPs for the Somali quarantine stations in Mogadishu. The SOP hard copies were Activity 4.2 delivered to the federal MoLFR for further distribution. The national focal point Comments distributed the copies in line with the distribution plan to the federal MoLFR, FMS MoLFR, port veterinary offices and Somali quarantine stations in Berbera, Bosasso, Mogadishu and Kismayo. Train ten government veterinary port officers and Somali quarantine stations workers on SOPs and common certification Achieved Yes Two Makerere University experts trained nine people (7 male, 2 female) on SOPs for quarantine stations and livestock certification. Ten participants were invited to the training, but only nine attended. The trainees were as follows: government veterinary port officers and quarantine station workers from Puntland’s Ministry of Livestock and Animal Husbandry - Bosasso Port veterinary officers (2); and quarantine station officers from Mogadishu (1), Berbera (3), Bosasso (1) and Kismayo (2). The training took place from 19 to 22 October 2019 in Mogadishu. Activity 4.3 The two-day training event covered the following topics: i) Introduction to SOPs; ii) SOPs for a quarantine station; iii) Animal health certification along the livestock Comments production and marketing chain; iv) World Trade Organization and the SPS Agreement; v) Principles of safe trade in livestock; vi) World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and trade animal certification; vii) Current livestock certification in the Federal Republic of Somalia; viii) Animal disease reporting and surveillance; ix) Quarantine biosecurity in relation to OIE standards; and x) Collection of diagnostic samples at quarantine stations. The number of trained females was below the target because of the small number of female quarantine station workers. All trainees successfully completed the training and were awarded certificates of participation. Sensitize ten government veterinary port officers on application of SPS measures and importing countries Activity 4.4 regulation and requirements Achieved Yes

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Sensitize ten government veterinary port officers on application of SPS measures and importing countries regulation and requirements Achieved Yes The two Makerere University experts sensitized nine people (7 male, 2 female) working in the quarantine stations of Berbera, Bosasso and Kismayo on the Activity 4.4 application of SPS measures and requirements, and the regulations and Comments requirements of countries that import livestock from the Federal Republic of Somalia. The sensitization targeted those trained in SOPs for quarantine stations and livestock certification, and was undertaken over three days during the week of training in the SOPs (22 October and 26 October 2019).

Policy/regulatory framework developed to support livestock exports

Indicators Target Achieved Output 5 Number of male and female stakeholders actively 20 (14 male, Yes – 35 (13 male, involved in the validation of Somalia Meat Inspection 6 female). 7 female). and Control Act. Comments Development of AHS Achieved Yes The federal MoLFR engaged a technical advisor to lead the process of developing the Somalia AHS. MoLFR also set up a task force of five key staff from the Ministry to work with the senior advisor to develop the AHS. This entailed working closely with the regional state MoLFR and consulting with other stakeholders. The team captured data on specific animal health issues, the federal MoLFR mission and vision statements, mandate and functions, Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats, and key MoLFR priorities. The team considered indicators for the Activity 5.1 monitoring of implementation and the measurement of performance needs; the Comments allocation and distribution of tasks to specific teams, departments or individuals; and the communication of the plan to government livestock staff and stakeholders for awareness and buy-in. During the development of the AHS, the team aligned the strategy to other disease control strategies and Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards. The draft AHS was validated in a workshop on 22 December 2020 attended by 35 federal MoLFR and regional state MoL staff members and other stakeholders. Seven of the participants were female. The number of participants was much higher than the target of 20 participants. Organize a consultative workshop to validate the Federal Government of Somalia’s Meat Control and Inspection Act Achieved Yes The Meat Inspection and Control Act was validated on 23 December 2020 at a Activity 5.2 workshop organized by the federal MoLFR. The workshop was attended by Comments 34 participants from MoLFR, regional state MoLs, the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources and FAO. Four of the participants were female. The number of participants was higher than the 20 participants initially targeted.

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