IFC supports Vietnam in African swine fever prevention
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on December 9 signed a memorandum of understanding on technical support for the prevention and control of African swine fever (ASF) in Vietnam.
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Agriculture andRural Development (MARD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) onDecember 9 signed a memorandum of understanding on technical support for theprevention and control of African swine fever (ASF) in Vietnam.
Under the MoU, the IFC will assist the MARD in fact-finding survey,review, research, amendments proposal, and the development of legal documentsto promote livestock production biosecurity and disease prevention and controlwith a focus on ASF.
In addition, pilot models will be developed forbiosafe livestock breeding and disease control according to international standards insome localities and enterprises. The IFC, via its consultation activities inVietnam, will share international knowledge and experience in policy making andthe implementation of pilot models. It will also send experts to give training in the field for Vietnamese personnel.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Deputy Minister ofAgriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien hoped with support from theIFC and other development partners like the World Organisation for AnimalHealth (OIE) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), cooperationactivities will be conducted successfully, helping Vietnam increase its animal husbandrycapacity and opening up opportunities for the nation to access other potentialmarkets.
Rana Karadsheh, IFC Regional Industry Director forManufacturing, Agribusiness and Services in Asia Pacific, said the signing isan important step in assisting the region and Vietnam in building a foundation for recovering production after AFS.
IFC will help Vietnam improve its capacity in terms of legal frameworkand institution regarding the implementation of biosafety measures and diseasesmonitoring in pig farming./.
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