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Flexible Voluntary Contribution (FVC)

Strengthening capacities, policies and national action plans on aquatic AMR

Country Bangladesh Malaysia Philippines Thailand Viet Nam
Start date 17/01/2017
End date 31/05/2018
Status Closed
Budget USD 565 714
Project Code FMM/RAS/298/MUL
Objective / Goal 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.
Partners Multilateral
Activities

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.
Impact

The main achievement of FAO Project FMM/RAS/298/MUL included enhancing awareness, knowledge, skills and capacities among the Competent Authorities for fisheries and aquaculture and the relevant stakeholders in the development and implementation of policies, NAPs on prudent and responsible AMU, their consequent food safety implications, and the integration of the aquatic sector within the One Health framework. Overall, the project provided good support to country activities on AMR.

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