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World: Sub-Committee on Livestock. Global Partnership Programme for Transboundary Animal Diseases - COAG:LI/4/2026/4
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· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
. Executive Summary Transboundary animal diseases (TADs) impose severe burdens on food security, livelihoods, public health and trade, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Following the request at the 44th Session of the FAO Conference to safeguard and strengthen the work on TAD
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Key takeaway Following the request at the 44th Session of the FAO Conference to safeguard and strengthen the work on TADs, the Organization proposed the establishment of the Global Partnership Programme on Transboundary Animal Diseases (GPP-TAD).
Why this matters
The establishment of the Global Partnership Programme on Transboundary Animal Diseases represents a significant shift in addressing the severe burdens imposed by transboundary animal diseases on food security, livelihoods, and public health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. By adopting a country-driven, multi-stakeholder partnership model, the programme empowers countries to take the lead in implementation, with technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organization and other partners. This approach has the potential to increase ownership and sustainability of efforts to combat transboundary animal diseases. The engagement of the private sector, producers, and financial institutions is also crucial, as it can leverage resources and expertise to support programme implementation. As the programme prepares for its official launch, the ability of the Food and Agriculture Organization to facilitate coordination and provide normative guidance will be critical to its success. The programme's progress and strategic direction will be closely watched by stakeholders, including faith-based organizations involved in humanitarian relief and development efforts, who may explore opportunities to collaborate and support the programme's objectives.
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Category: disaster Published: July 24, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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