VSBs in Asia, Far East and Oceania

VSBs in Asia, Far East and Oceania

Ronello C. AbilaSub-Regional Representative for South-East Asia

Tomoko IshibashiDeputy Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific

OutlineOutline

•Introduction•VSB status in the region•OIE activities relevant to VSBs

Capacity Building,

Specific Activities,

Projects and Programs

PVSGap Analysis

PVS Evaluation

PVS PathwayFollow-Up Missions

Veterinary Legislation

Public / PrivatePartnerships

VeterinaryEducation

Laboratories

« Diagnosis » « Prescription »

« Treatment »

The OIE collaborates with governments, donors and other stakeholders

including Veterinary Services’ Strategic Priorities

OIE PVS PathwayOIE PVS Pathway

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VEE curriculum compliance with OIE standards and guidelines- produce quality graduates

VSB- use of OIE standards and guidelines ensure accreditation of quality veterinary professionals

Strengthen VS

Veterinary statutory Veterinary statutory bodybody

• an autonomous regulatory body for veterinarians and veterinary para-professionals.– objectives and functions;– legislative basis ;– composition ;– accountability and transparency of decision-

making;– sources and management of funding;– continuing professional development

VSB Status in Asia, Far VSB Status in Asia, Far East and OceaniaEast and Oceania

• 32 members • Majority of

members have regulations for veterinarians but very limited for veterinary para-professionals

Members with VSBs or Members with VSBs or equivalent accreditation equivalent accreditation

bodies bodies

• 23 out of 32 members with VSB• 6 out of 32 members without VSB• 3 members with no information

Three types of VSBs or Three types of VSBs or Accreditation BodiesAccreditation Bodies

1. Independent Board or Council 2. Veterinary Associations3. Ministry of Agriculture / Veterinary

Authority or the government component of the Veterinary Services.

Types of VSBs or Accreditation Types of VSBs or Accreditation BodiesBodies

• Board or Council = 12 / 23• Min of Agri.(Vet Authority) = 8 /

23 • Vet Association = 3 / 23

VSB LegislationVSB Legislation

• Specific legislations to regulate veterinary profession including creation of VSB

• Part of the animal health and livestock development legislation

• No legislation but some guidelines issued by relevant government agencies

VSB LegislationVSB Legislation• With Legislation = 15 / 23• Without Legislation = 8 / 23

Licensing / Registration Licensing / Registration ProcessProcess

• Examination from accredited schools– Set in an examination after graduation

• Automatic registration from accredited schools either from domestic or foreign

Licensing / RegistrationLicensing / Registration• Examination from accredited schools =

7 / 23• Accredited schools = 16 / 23

VSB compositionVSB composition

• Selected from various field of expertise of veterinary professionals

• Institutional Representation from VS, Vet schools and Vet Association

• Elected members • Appointed by Ministry of Agriculture /

Veterinary Authority

Initiatives for multi-Initiatives for multi-country recognition of country recognition of

veterinariansveterinarians

Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)

• incorporated in December 1999 by agreement of the state and territory Veterinary Boards of Australia and the Veterinary Council of New Zealand

• aim was to create a legal entity with authority to speak and act on behalf of all registering authorities.

Source: http://www.avbc.asn.au/

Source: http://www.avbc.asn.au/

Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)

• providing a forum for communication and discussion of areas of mutual interest and policy development;

• providing the framework for public and industry confidence in veterinary standards;

• assuring and promoting educational standards in the accreditation of veterinary schools, the National Veterinary Examination and specialist accreditation.

Source: http://www.avbc.asn.au/

ASEAN Mutual ASEAN Mutual Recognition AgreementRecognition Agreement

• AEC 2015 - single market and production base, free-flow of goods and services, and integrated into the global economy

• ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA)– free flow of goods, services and investment

• ASEAN Framework Agreement on Services (AFAS)

• ASEAN Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)

• OBJECTIVES:• facilitate mobility of veterinarians within ASEAN;• exchange information and enhance cooperation in

respect of mutual recognition of veterinarians;• promote adoption of best practices on standards and

qualifications; and• provide opportunities for capacity building and training.

ASEAN MRA for Veterinary ASEAN MRA for Veterinary professionals is under professionals is under

developmentdevelopment• Recognition Professional Regulatory Authority

of the Host Country, equivalent to VSB

ASEAN- OIE MOUASEAN- OIE MOU

OIE can provide guidance to ASEAN MS to comply with OIE standards on VSBs in the development of MRA for Vets.

OIE activities in regionOIE activities in region

• First Twinning of VEE – Minnesota and Chiangmai Universities

• Twinning of VSBs of Thailand with Ireland is in the process;

• Vietnam is being supported through Australian AID STANDZ-SGF in the setting up of their VSB;

11stst OIE SE Asia VEE and VSB OIE SE Asia VEE and VSB WorkshopWorkshop

February 2011, Cebu, Philippines

22ndnd OIE SE Asia VEE and VSB OIE SE Asia VEE and VSB WorkshopWorkshop

September 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

33rdrd OIE SE Asia VEE and VSB OIE SE Asia VEE and VSB WorkshopWorkshop

September 2013, Surabaya, Indonesia

Veterinary education support Veterinary education support to Lao and Cambodiato Lao and Cambodia

• Lao PDR– Training at Khon

khaen Uni, Thailand– Excahnge students– Teaching materials

• Cambodia– Workshop– Curriculum dev’t– Staff excahnge with

Thailand and Philippines

Partner organizationsPartner organizations

• South-East Asia Veterinary Schools Association (SEAVSA)

• Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations (FAVA)

• Association of Asian Veterinary Schools (AAVS)

ConclusionConclusion

• Many members recognize the importance of VSBs for strengthening of VS

• VSBs becoming more important to regulate not only for national but also regional/global practice of veterinarians

• Collaboration of VS, VEEs and VSBs is essential

• Need to align practices of existing VSB or equivalent accreditation bodies with OIE standards and guidelines

Thank you for your attention