Work Packages
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PILLAR 1: Improving diagnostic capacities through networking – PILLAR 2: Enhancing skills through training and technology transfer – PILLAR 3: Building capacity through research programs PILLAR 1: Improving diagnostic capacities through networking – PILLAR 2: Enhancing skills through training and technology transfer – PILLAR 3: Building capacity through research programs
WORK PACKAGE 1
Project management
WP1 focuses on overall project coordination and management, favouring the growth of the ERFAN Network and preparing for actions beyond the project lifetime to ensure long-term sustainability.
The overall aim of WP1 is to ensure an efficient and transparent implementation of the project.
The specific objectives of WP1 are:
To ensure efficient liaison with the WOAH and carry out the contractual obligations regarding legal, financial and administrative management;
To enable adequate coordination and communication between the different governing bodies and within the project partnership and network;
To ensure efficient project management and risk assessment related to the project implementation for the achievement of the expected outcomes;
To support Working Groups activities and maintain close cooperation among their coordinators;
To promote capacity building and enhance the collaboration between the ERFAN Network and its main stakeholders, with a particular focus on VS Competent Authorities and CVOs.
WORK PACKAGE 2
WGs Activities
WP2 focuses on the activities of thematic Working Groups to address the priority challenges in VS across the involved African partner countries.
The specific objectives of WP2, transversally to priority diseases, are:
Strengthen diagnostic and surveillance systems in participating countries to improve the detection, control, and prevention of priority diseases;
Develop and implement training programs to enhance technical and scientific capacities;
Promote collaborative research projects;
Facilitate knowledge exchange and foster sustainable partnerships between African and Italian institutions;
Ensure integration of WOAH standards and guidelines.
The ERFAN II Working Groups are listed below:
| WGs — Northern Africa | WGs — Southern Africa | Italian Coordinator | Northern Africa Coordinator | Southern Africa Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bien-être des animaux | Animal Welfare | IZSAM | Only one groupENMV (Tunisia) UP (South Africa) |
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| Fièvre charbonneuse | Anthrax | IZSPB | AHI (Ethiopia) | UP (South Africa) |
| Tuberculose bovine | Bovine Tuberculosis | IZSM | IAV Hassan II (Morocco) | ARC-OVR (South Africa) |
| Brucelloses | Brucellosis | IZSAM | DGSV (Tunisia) | CVL (Zimbabwe) |
| Mycoplasmoses des petits ruminants et RAM | Animal Mycoplasmoses and AMR | IZSSI | Laboratoire National de l'Elevage et des Recherches Vétérinaires (LNERV), Senegal | BNVL (Botswana) |
| Péripneumonie contagieuse bovine | Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia | IZSAM | Laboratoire National de l'Elevage et des Recherches Vétérinaires (LNERV), Senegal | BNVL (Botswana) |
| Encéphalopathies spongiformes transmissibles | Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies | IZSPLV | Ecole Mohammed VI Médecine Vétérinaire & Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II (Morocco) | UNAM (Namibia) |
| Sécurité sanitaire des aliments | Food hygiene | IZSAM | Laboratoire National de l'Elevage et des Recherches Vétérinaires (LNERV), Senegal | CVL (Namibia) |
| — | Vector borne diseases – RVF | IZSAM | - | UP (South Africa) |
| Fièvre aphteuse | Foot-and-mouth disease | IZSLER | - | ARC-OVR (South Africa) |
WORK PACKAGE 3
Communication & Dissemination
WP3 is dedicated to implementing communication and dissemination measures to ensure that the activities and outcomes of the ERFAN Network are effectively shared with both internal and external audiences.
The specific objectives of WP3 are:
Facilitate internal communication: establish a continuous and open communication channel to facilitate internal communication among WGs and Governing Bodies, established within the ERFAN website and other internal tools;
Conduct a detailed stakeholders’ analysis: identify target audiences and define roles, responsibilities, timelines, and methods for achieving communication and dissemination goals tailored to each audience;
Develop a Communication and Dissemination Plan: define activities with a focus on stakeholder group analysis, communication strategies, key messages, evaluation indicators, and expected impacts;
Maintain digital presence: ensure the regular maintenance, and optimisation of the ERFAN website and social media channels to enhance visibility and outreach;
Produce targeted communication materials: including leaflets, press releases, newsletters, conference signage, kits, and other resources to support outreach efforts;
Evaluate communication impact: monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication and dissemination activities to ensure continuous improvement.
