Symposium on: Market and Trade Dimensions of Avian Influenza Prevention and Control
Rome, Headquarters, 14/11/2006 - 14/11/2006
In conjunction with the 21st Session of the FAO Intergovernmental Group on Meat and Dairy Products a symposium entitled
"Market and Trade Dimensions of Avian Influenza Prevention and Control"
was held to provide experts and policy makers the opportunity to discuss important issues affecting international livestock markets.
PAPERS and PRESENTATIONS
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Market Impact Of Avian Influenza: Theory And Practise
Impact of AI on global markets: an overview (Nancy Morgan, FAO)
A framework for identifying market and trade impacts of HPAI and its control: theory and empirical findings (Martin Upton, Reading University)
How do markets respond to disease outbreaks? The differential impact on market participants. Case study presentations (Egypt and Turkey)
The hidden costs: impact on livelihoods and households (John Curry, FAO)
"HPAI: Importance of the crisis, challenges un prevention and control and FAO's response" (J Domenech, J Lubroth, V Martin, FAO, Animal Health Service)
Policy Responses
Policy choices and institutional options: how do they affect disease costs (Jonathan Rushton, FAO)
Public/Private Sector Linkages: Issues in maintaining markets for large and small poultry operations. What are the trade-offs? (Robert Burden, Serecon Consulting Company, Canada)
International Trade Dimensions of Animal Disease Control
Impact of animal disease on international markets(Merritt Cluff, FAO)
The risk of AI transmission through breeding stock(Alan Emsley, USA)
What are the policies needed to minimize market disruption (Sarah Kahn, Head of International Trade Department, OIE)
Effective communication: a tool for minimizing disruptive market impacts (Katalin DeBalogh , FAO, Animal Health Service)
"Best market practises in mitigating market and trade impacts of animal disease"
(Perspective of Panel of Experts)
o Robert Burden (Serecon Consulting Company, Canada)
o Alan Emsley (USA)
o Sarah Kahn, Head of International Trade Department (OIE)
o Frands Dolberg (University of Aarhus, Denmark)
o Jim Sumner (President of the International Poultry Council)
