This component will establish a system for integration of sources of information relevant to FAST disease risk forecasting in the European neighborhood region, including support to use and validation of expert opinion forecasting on epidemic trends for FAST diseases in the endemic viral ecosystem. The format of the Global Monthly Reports will be transformed into an on-line map-based tool with a user-friendly adaptable dashboard that will allow to produce user-tailored reports. The new GMR will better integrate risk information from different sources to provide FAST disease forecasting In the European neighborhood.

The direct beneficiaries of this component are the 39 Member Nations of EuFMD.  Involvement of the WOAH and FAO will be essential for this component, in particular to share risk information and coordinate efforts to develop efficient reporting and risk communication tools.