Flexible Voluntary Contribution (FVC)

Strengthening capacities, policies and national action plans on aquatic AMR

Objective

To strengthen capacities, policies and national action plans on prudent and responsible use of antimicrobials in fisheries, and develop and/or enhance the knowledge, skills and capacity, as well as development and implementation of policies and national action plans, on prudent and responsible use of antimicrobials of Competent Authorities on Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Status of the project
CLOSED

Major results
  • Developed and pilot tested module on good aquaculture and biosecurity practices and ToT.
  • Held training workshop on conducting survey on AMU in aquaculture and ToT on good aquaculture and biosecurity practices.
  • Analysed AMU survey and developed aquaculture component of NAP on AMR.
  • Conducted four national workshops.
  • Developed relevant extension materials and other publications.
  • Upgraded existing laboratories for antimicrobials detection in fish products.
  • Revised inspection systems to cover antimicrobials in their sampling plans for fish products.
  • Assessed fish products waste management.

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