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The main responsibility for the implementation of the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources lies with national governments. In order to translate the Global Plan of Action into well-targeted measures at national level, countries are encouraged to develop National Strategies and Action Plans for Animal Genetic Resources. Preparing such a plan greatly facilitates having a comprehensive approach and setting priorities, mobilizing support from national stakeholders, and monitoring and reporting back on achievements. Advice on their preparation is provided in FAO guidelines.

A number of countries have developed such instruments - see list.

Nearly all FAO member countries have appointed a National Coordinator for the Management of Animal Genetic Resources. The National Coordinator leads the respective country's efforts to implement the Global Plan of Action. The role of the National Coordinator is defined as follows: "the government nominated person who coordinates national implementation of the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources and leads the development and operation of a national network on animal genetic resources. He or she is the contact person for communication with FAO on matters relating to the implementation of the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources and with global and regional animal genetic resources networks."

Source: Developing the institutional framework for the management of animal genetic resources

The National Coordinator works within the country's National Focal Point for Animal Genetic Resources, which is defined as follows:"the National Coordinator for the Management of Animal Genetic Resources and his or her support staff within the institution responsible for coordinating activities concerning the management of animal genetic resource."

Source: Developing the institutional framework for the management of animal genetic resources