Lecture 14 Flashcards
responsible for live animals
APHIS
responsible for slaughtered animals
FSIS
responsible for plant and plant products
APHIS
responsible for import and export of animals and animal products
APHIS
responsible for whole eggs
FDA
responsible for egg products
FSIS
responsible for poultry
FSIS
once animals are imported into the US who is responsible for insuring they meet the US standards for inspection
FSIS
One of US agency of international development’s core global health priorities
Fighting infectious diseases
what is an intergovernmental organization?
organization composed primarily of sovereign states
How are IGOs established?
by treaty or other agreement that acts as a charter creating the group
strengths of IGOs
they hold state authority, their institutions are permanent, they provide a forum for discussion, they are issue specific, they provide information, they allow multilateral cooperation
Weakness of IGOs
membership is limited - prohibits membership of private citizens
IGOs often overlap resulting in a complex network
states have to give up part of their sovereignty which weakens the state’s ability to assert its authority
the heart of UN FAO’s efforts is
achieving food security for all
Who functions
directing and coordinating authority on international health within the united nations’ systems
What are the OIE roles in animal health and welfare
support strengthening national veterinary services capacity, develop guidelines and standards, provide training and education, support knowledge management exchange
FAO-OIE-WHO vision
a world capable of preventing, detecting, containing, eliminating, and responding to animal and public health risks attributable to zoonoses and animal diseases with an impact on food security through multi-sectoral cooperation and strong partnership
define non-governmental organization
not for profit organization that is independent from states and international governmental organizations
Non governmental organization (NGO) key points
non-profit & independent
Key element of the ICRC
neutrality
challenges of NGOs and governents
various and conflicting agendas, neutrality, scalability, security, continuity of operations
bill & melinda gates foundation highlight
brought outcomes accountability
challenges for smaller ngos
limited funding, limited staff, limited ability to scale up, continuity dependent on volunteers
