The Global Threat of Avian and Human Influenza Stocktaking: Conclusions of Geneva

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The Global Threat of Avian and Human
InfluenzaStocktaking Conclusions of Geneva
Review of Recent Progress

• David Nabarro
• United Nations System Influenza Coordinator
• January 17 2006
• (With support from Peacepath Consulting and Nan
  Kasonde)

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Taking Stock and Moving Forward

• Progress since November 7th 2005
• One UN System Approach
• Coordination Supporting Countries
• Moving Forward

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1. Progress Since November 2005
Starting point The 12 conclusions of Geneva
Local
Global
Regional
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Inter-linked Interventions
Intervention areas
Animal Health
Economy Society

• Animal Health
• Human Health
• Governance and Rule of Law
• Economic and Social Systems
• Humanitarian and Relief
• Communication and Coordination

Human Health
Humanitarian Relief
Governance Rule of Law
Coordination Communication
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Key Successes to Date

• Notable achievements by countries
• Contributions by the international community
• Development of new public private partnerships
• Actions by civil society

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2. UN System Approach
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A Coordinated UN System
Coordination Communication
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3. Levels of Coordination
Coordination is active at three levels and
practiced both regionally and globally

• Provide local leadership
• Join up government departments, civil society and
  partners
• Jointly implement and monitor

In Country

• Facilitate information exchange
• Set global standards
• Prioritize and implement
• Monitor achievements

Inter Agency

• Align strategy
• Progress assessment by peers
• Fill gaps and surmount blocks
• Resolve difficulties

Inter-country
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Importance of country level coordination
(Proposed Nov 2005)
National Coordination Mechanism (Country
Led) Integrated Country Plan
International Consortium on Avian Pandemic
Influenza(Countries, Agencies, Financiers, Civil
Society)
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Coordination
Framework (01/2006)
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4. Taking the Next Steps Together

• Applying lessons and taking action
• Moving funds and managing them
• Supplying skilled people
• Changing behaviour
• Sustaining coodination
• Monitoring progress and assessing performance
• Peer reviews
• Reporting progress

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There is no choice We are being put to the
test. We can stamp out avian influenza We can
reduce death rates and economic impact We can
improve prospects for future generations