David Nabarro United Nations System Influenza Coordinator January 17 2006

1. 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)

2. ‘Taking Stock’ and Moving Forward • Progress since November 7th 2005 • Coordination: Supporting Countries • One UN System Approach • Moving Forward

3. 1 5 9 Development of integrated national plans ‘Rapid response’ teams of experts Expanded global anti-viral stockpile 2 6 10 Aggressive control of Avian Influenza in birds and human pandemic preparedness Stronger country and regional capacity Global strategy for vaccine research and development 3 7 11 Assess needs of veterinary infrastructures Expanded network of influenza laboratories Costing of country plans and regional and global requirements 4 8 12 Voluntary compliance of International Health Regulations Multi-country technical networks Finalize coordination framework building on existing mechanisms 1. Progress Since November 2005 Starting point: The 12 conclusions of Geneva Local Regional Global

4. Key Successes to Date • Notable achievements by countries • Contributions by the international community • Development of new public private partnerships • Actions by civil society

5. 2. UN System Requirements • Animal Health • Human Health • Governance and Rule of Law • Economic and Social Systems • Humanitarian and Relief • Communication and Coordination Inter-linked Dimensions Animal Health Economy& Society Human Health Humanitarian& Relief Governance& Rule of Law Coordination & Communication

6. One UN System Approach

7. Catalyse other actors to contribute Animal Health Economy& Society Human Health Direct UN System Interventions Humanitarian& Relief Governance & Rule of Law • National governments • Regional bodies • Civil society • Private sector A Coordinated UN System Coordination & Communication

8. 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

9. Alignment and Harmonization Regional and Global Support Financing Partners: MDBs, Bilaterals, etc Private Initiatives Regional Organizations: APEC, ASEAN , etc FAO OIE WHO Other UN System 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)

10. Country Coordination Integrated Country Plan National Coordination Mechanism (Country Led) Interagency Coordination Alignment and Regional Harmonization Global Regional Regional Organizations: Financing Partners: Development Banks Other UN MDBs Bilaterals APEC,ASEAN ,AU OIE WHO FAO System etc Other Private Initiatives FAO OIE WHO UN Inter-country coordination Political and policy Consensus International and Regional Influenza Partnerships Framework (01/2006) Coordination , , 6 BOS 040317 - GMH - FAO - Coordv05

11. 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

12. 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