Introduction

EuFMD Phase V Component Work Plan

Introduction

Foot-and-mouth Disease (FMD) remains the first transboundary animal disease (TAD) threat to European livestock production. A single introduction usually has extremely serious, and frequently catastrophic, impacts. The European Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (EuFMD), under a framework of co-ordination with EC (DG-SANTE), FAO and OIE, has played a significant role in reducing the risk and ensuring better preparedness. Partly as a result of this, the EU has not had, for the first time it is history, an outbreak of FMD case for the past ten years.

In this time the EuFMD has established an internationally respected capacity for efficient delivery of training and in-country support to FMD Progressive Control Programmes, and most recently, in modelling of FMD control measures to guide emergency planning.

The HOLD-FAST strategy continues the focus upon FMD risk reduction but extends the scope of the preparedness and risk reduction activities to similar TADs which pose an immediate threat to the Member Nations (hereafter FAST is used for FMD and similar TADs).

Digital transformation strategy

The aim of EuFMD’s Digital transformation strategy is to provide innovative tools to enable innovative outcomes, both for the EuFMD members, who will operate more wisely and efficiently, and both for the recipients of training activities, whose learning experiences will result enhanced. The implementation of the EuFMD Digital Transformation should start in January 2022. The proposed strategy is over two years with quarterly performance evaluations. The final objective is to improve the efficiency of y(our) EuFMD, offering digital solutions to meet the needs. In 2022, a new and user-friendly website should be introduced, with the migration of resources and data from the current one. The virtual space developed for OS20 will be restructured, with the creation of units designated for the OS22. Some V-Learning tools and projects will be redesigned and implemented, and mobile-first initiatives will be developed.

In 2023, the digital transformation process will address the innovation of selected tools and projects, and their overall look, interactivity and focus will be enhanced. Internal and external communications will be improved reflecting the increased digital dimension. The innovational organization and delivery of meetings and workshops should provide a better learning experience, and support the EuFMD team by applying tailored solutions which should boost effectiveness.