CURRICULUM VITAE FOR TENDERING
TYPE OF EXPERTISE:
Category:
1.
Surname :
Leperre
2.
Name :
Philippe
3.
Date of birth :
15-12-48
4.
Nationality :
Belgian
5.
Civil status :
Single
6.
Education:
Institution [ Date from - Date to ]
Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:
St George University Oxford (3-98 – 6-99)
PhD. Fauna and environment management
ITM Antwerp , Belgium (9/1980 to 6/1981)
Animal production and health in the tropics ("distinction")
University of Liège , Belgium ( 9/76-6/80)
Doctor in veterinary medicine
FAO, Cairo 11-15 Apr 1993
Proj management, appraisal, monitoring and evaluation
7.
Language skills : (Mark 1 to 5 for competence, 1 excellent; 5 basic)
Language
French (mother tongue)
English, Dutch
Spanish, Italian, German, -Lao
Thai, Khmer, Farci
Passive
1
1
2
2
Spoken
1
1
3
2
Written
1
1
3, - 5
0
8.
Membership of professional bodies: , “be -Troplive” platform steering committee (ITM Antwerp) ; Vétérinaire
sans frontières (VSF-B). ELIDEV (EU expert on livestock in developing countries), RIPROSAT (ITM alumni
network) . “Ordre des Médecins Vétérinaires de Belgique” ,Veterinary association of Tanzania (from Jan. 04)
9.
Other skills (e.g. computer literacy, etc.) : Excellent experience in information technology (soft and hardware),
participatory trainings, Negotiations, horse riding, diving.
10. Present position: Independent consultant
11. Years within the company: [Total years of experience 1981 until today, presently available]
12. Key qualifications: Animal health and production, institution building, environment.
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Project management, formulation, appraisal, monitoring & evaluation. (familiar with EC bureaucracy)
Participatory epidemiology (PE), Participatory rural appraisal (PRA)
Animal Disease surveillance and control, Epidemiology; Avian influenza control
Governance: Adequacy to OIE legal standard and WTO export regulations, policy/strategy adviser
Director of Livestock production and Health dept.
Regional Advisor East Africa, AU-IBAR
Environmental assessment, Assessment of livestock health status, Epizootology.
Expert in Livestock management, range and pasture improvement.
Upland, subsistence based livestock production improvement
Pastoralism in Sahel and sub Sahel environment, conflict mitigation between pastoralist and agro-pastoralists
Set up/upgrade of self-sustainable, community supported field veterinary network.
Research management
Food security, food safety. (Increase of food production and marketing. + sanitary control)
Emergency humanitarian operations
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12. Professional experience
Date from Date to
Location
16/6/09
15/8/09
(approx)
Pan Africa
6/4/09 to
15/6/09
Kosovo
15/3/09 to
Jan 2010*
Pan African
01/07/08 to
31/07/08
Cambodia
6/07-15/8/07+
10/10/0710/12/07
Madagascar
Company
Position
IUCN/Rockefeller
Foundation
Senior Expert
GICO/ILR
Team Leader
FCEC/ EU Sanco
Evaluation expert
EC/COWI
Livestock &
Veterinary Expert
ECD-Transtec
PE SpecialistTrainer of Trainer
Description
IUCN / Rockefeller Study and E-Conference on Building Climate Change Resilience for
African Livestock Systems. The World Initiative for Sustainable Pastoralism (WISP), based
in the Eastern and Southern Africa offices of IUCN, develop an African Synthesis Report on
Building Climate Change Resilience for African Livestock. This study will be developed on
the basis of two sub-regional desk review reports (Eastern Africa & West Africa respectively
– carried out by other experts), and an e-conference that will be moderated by the consultant.
The aim of the study is to develop a Scoping Study for Rockefeller that addresses the key
issues related to Climate Change and Livestock Production in Africa and which identifies
ongoing and up-coming initiatives to address the challenge.
Feasibility study and IPA project proposal. Assess the SPS border control (BIP) and
propose upgrade of the infrastructure equipment and capacities of border veterinary and
phytosanitary inspection points to bring them closer to EU standards.
Present an proposal for IPA project.
Mid term Evaluation of the “Better training for safer food in Africa” in order to assess their
preparation, conception, relevance, efficiency and effectiveness. As far as possible it will also
assess the impact and sustainability aspects. This will provide an opportunity for the project
stakeholders and coordinators, in particular EC officials, to discuss progress and, where
necessary, to adjust the programme. Recommendation for the next phases of the project must
be clearly outlined
* this is a desk participation to an ongoing evaluation and monitoring
Mid Term Review of SLPP project Smallholder livestock Production programme.
Evaluation of the project following EC EDF guidelines, Give recommendations if deemed
necessary to improve project efficiency and potential impact and sustainability. Propose
recommendations for future EC inputs and strategies. The project deals with food security
through increase of production and improvement of marketing
Introduction of the participative approaches to epidemiological surveillance For the DELSO
project (EDF food security through livestock production). Training of trainers. Training of
a national network of training officers in participative epidemiology and implementation of a
participative epidemiological inquiry (on blackleg and Anthrax).
Prepare the guidelines for a call to proposal or terms of reference, for contracting the services
of specialized operators to train Community Agents of Animal Health (ACSA), under the
supervision of the animal disease control service
2
8/10/06
–
8/1/07
FAO - TCOR
Veterinary expert.
Coordinator
Avian Flu control
and PPCB/PPR
vaccination
AU-IBAR (GTZ)
Regional
technical Adviser
for East Africa
Tajikistan
EC Delegation,
Tajikistan, (GFA)
Consultant,
Livestock expert
Ivory coast
ECD Ivory Coast,
(Agriconsulting)
Consultant,
Veterinary expert
FAO (TCEO)
Advisor to the
GoI and Tsunami
emergency
response team
Ivory Coast
East Africa
9-1-06
6-10-06
16-9-05 –
22-12-05
22-7-05
6-9-05
5/4/05
5/7/05
Based in
Nairobi
Indonesia,
Ache
Highly Pathogenic Aviary influenza: To assist the installation of measures and strategies of
control; emergency vaccinations and of post-vaccination surveillance; to assist in preparation
of proposal for a financing; prepare and implement a plan of surveillance on the basis of risk
assessment; help improving the reporting & information system and early alarm; with data
management;
Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (PPCB) and Small Ruminants Pest (PPR): to assist
Direction of the veterinary services and rural veterinary cabinets installed in the development
of the operational plan for a vaccination campaign against PPCB and PPR; to assist the
LANADA in the rehabilitation of the laboratories of Korhogo and Yamoussoukro; re-start
epidemio-surveillance; to prepare a training programme for the executives of the veterinary
Services, the LANADA, the veterinary agents and to prepare a public awareness campaign; to
organise seminars of formation and refreshers courses;
Responsible for supporting national PACE programmes implementation following EDF rules
and procedures. Create opportunities for nationals to gain experience under his supervision
but should not substitute to nationals in implementation. Assist the countries to ensure that
the national global plans and annual work plans are implemented satisfactorily, making the
best possible use of the resources made available. Ensure appropriate communication flows
between PACE National programmes, the regional co-ordination unit, and with the local
Delegation of the European Commission. Provide specific technical expertise. Undertake
frequent field visits to assist the national PACE programmes and other partners of the PACE
Programme. Participate in the annual PACE regional co-ordination meeting as well as
relevant international meetings and workshops. Participation in Main International meetings:
FAO OIE Conference on Bird flu Nairobi Jan o6, OIE seminar on evaluation of veterinary
services+Seminar on avian Influenza Ndjamena Feb 06; OIE regional meeting Bamako +
Alive seminar+ Pace advisory committee meeting Bamako apr.06; FAO-OIE Conference on
Bird flu in wild life May 06 Rome
Support to ECD food security budget support. Give support to the development of a national
veterinary, livestock and animal disease control policy in the republic of Tajikistan in
collaboration with the DEC, livestock dept and veterinary dept. After assessing the situation
of livestock production livestock disease control and veterinary services in the govt structure
and in the fledgling private sector both in the field and at structural level.
Assess the situation of the distribution and market for veterinary medicines and chemicals.
Examine the legal framework for veterinary profession and veterinary pharmaceuticals.
Propose strategy and actions to improve traceability, proper usage and control thereof.
Livestock sector Needs assessment of the affected villages and govt service. Draft proposals
for immediate rehabilitation actions and medium and long term reconstruction efforts to
rehabilitate and develop the livestock sector in view of poverty reduction and community
based, market driven activities for food security. This include extensive field visit in affected
areas, stakeholders analysis, environment and gender assessment.
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9-12-03
–
31-10-04
11-10-02
25-1-02
Tanzania
EU (SATECGTZ)
Advisor to the
PACE (Pan
African Control of
Epizootics) and
Tanzania Govt
Vietnam
EC- SOGREAH
Monitor
04-04-03
01-05-03
Bhutan
IPP-EU
Consultant.
Tropical
Veterinarian.
(project
appraisal)
Aug- sept
2002 + Nov
02 + March
03
Armenia
IDC-EU
Consultant.
Animal health &
production
SPB-Thailand
Consultant.
Market prospect
in Livestock
production and
health.
World Bank,
(BDPA)
Consultant,
environment
assessment.
SPB-Thailand
Consultant.
Livestock
production and
health.
ECD Delhi, IPP
Consultant
(evaluation+appr
aisal)
2-2- 02
5-5-02
5-10-01
–
05-01-02
Aug 01 – Sept
01
03/01 à 04/01
Laos,Thailand
Myanmar
Guinea (CKY)
Peru, Bolivia
Bhutan
Advise the Dept of Veterinary services on technical matters (epidemiological control,
privatisation, data collection and analysis, emergency preparedness). Support field operations
with technical backstopping and coaching on epidemiological matters and Govt reform to
adequate to OIE WTO standards. Assist in preparation of work plans. Financial analysis and
reporting. Management of imprest account. Establishment of contracts for services and
supplies. Liaison and reporting to and between the OIE, AU-IBAR, the EU delegation,
National project co-ordinator and other national co-ordination in other member countries.
Monitoring 3 projects in the framework of monitoring EU project in Asia. Assess Relevance,
effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of: “Support to Ministry of education and
training”,” Strengthening Veterinary Services in Vietnam” and “Health system development”.
Appraisal of a project for food security through assistance to the livestock sector.
Analyse the current state & assess the foreseen needs of the livestock sector with all
stakeholders of the sector in the short-, medium- and long-term future. Define the terms and
conditions for programme co-financing by the EC and the Government of Bhutan (as a basis
for a draft Financing Agreement (FA, with PIF, TAPs and GA and EA). Assess the present
state of project preparation, agreements and project implementation of other organisations
engaged in the livestock sector and relevant to the EC intervention. Prepare, a Financing
Proposal that will respond to all the requirements of the Commission procedures and formats
for funding under budget line B7-300.
(Project evaluation/review. Mid Term review (Nov) + Terminal review (Aug) of Food
Security Project 2002 + Assessment of animal health situation in the country. Suggestion of
strategy for animal health control, epidemiology, and restructuring veterinary services and
food safety measures. Assistance in govt veterinary services' budget preparation for the
next tranche of the food security budget support
Assessment of epizootological situation and present and forecasted demand for veterinary
medicines, biologicals and feed additives. Consultation with small holders, smallholders
associations and veterinarians as well as various other stakeholders to present an assessment
based on grassroots information
Environmental assessment, drafting of a mitigation plan for the reduction of environmental
and human impact of the agro- commercial infrastructures. (abattoirs, fisheries, livestock
markets etc.) (PNIR2)
Assessment of animal health status and present and forecasted demand for veterinary
medicines, biologicals and feed additives. Consultation with small holders, smallholders
associations and veterinarians as well as various other stakeholders to present an assessment
based on grassroots information.
1.Project Evaluation (reinforcement of Vet. Services).
2. Project Identification and assessment of further EU intervention in livestock research and
development. (EU) Extensive visits and meetings with livestock stakeholders throughout the
country, Participation to the 5yp workshop for the Renewable Natural Resources ministry
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Apr. 01 – Jun
01
Philippine
Jan. 01 – Feb.
01
Albania
EU/ BCEOM
(CECAP 2)
World Bank
Consultant
Livestock
production and
health.
Evaluation and reorientation of the livestock production and health programme of the CECAP
project. (Central cordillera region). Meetings with stakeholders, refocus of training of Village
vet worker, link with private vets and pharmaceutical supply etc.
Consultant.
Economical assessment and Programming mission, Livestock sector for the « Poverty
alleviation strategy» (World Bank). Tour of the country, meeting stakeholders. Proposing
projects and strategy to attain food security and poverty reduction targets
Organise and direct LPHD, Epidemiological survey and control of animal diseases; propose
legislation and regulation in food safety, livestock production, imports (in accordance with
EU market standard & procedures)
UNMIK/JIAS
Director
Livestock
production &
health dept.
Myanmar
UNOPS (UNDCA)
Senior Animal
Health advisor
12/1999 02/2000
Kosovo ,
Yugoslavia.
UN FAO (TCOR).
co-ordinator of
humanitarian
operations
9/1999 to
10/1999
Laos, Luang
Prabang
Ecolao/EU
Trainer for Village
veterinary
workers’.
Lao/EC Integrated Rural Development Project Luang Namtha. Training of trainers and in
service training of livestock and veterinary officers. Plan project activities in poultry, pig and
bovine production sector. Organise and start vaccination campaign.
Danagro/EU
Pasture and
nutrition expert,
Livestock prod. &
health exp
FAO/ CTB
Veterinary
consultant)
Consultant
Training of Village Veterinary workers. Include legal and communal approach to the training
manuals. Review and correct the manual for animal health workers. Produce modules for the
training and extension in remote rural poultry production. Improve vaccination programme
and pasture/fodder & nutrition development programme. Make work plan to increase synergy
between livestock and agriculture. Mission located in the field with Lao Sung et Lao Thung
minorities.
Final evaluation of Project ( “Lutte contre la trypanosomiase en vue du développement agropastoral des zones libérées de l’onchocercose”). Report to Govt of Togo and of Belgium and
to FAO.
Appraisal. Assist Drafting of the PRASAC 2 project methodology. (BM/FIDA/GRC
integrated programme)
ALA 94/17: “Strengthening of veterinary Services for animal disease control” (Legislation,
Eradication of Rinderpest, Epidemiological strategies and activities, reinforcement veterinary
services, Training, Diseases control, improvement of vaccine production, extension &
information)
Post conflict rehabilitation. Propose and implement strategy for the re-establishment and
reorganisation of livestock services. Undertake emergency livestock protection and
management activities in the north with regards to returnees. This implied extensive field
work and assessment by land and by air meeting and negotiating with stakeholders and also
supply and logistics management
06/00 à 12/00
04/ 2000 to
06/2000
Kosovo(FRY)
6/9 -7/99 + 1112/98+ 02/0004/00
Laos,
Luang Prabang
4/99 to 5/99
Togo
3/98 to 4/98
Cambodia
Hassals Ass. For
ADB
9/95 to 8/97
Nepal
Agrotec (for EU)
From 5/95 to
9/95
Rwanda
FAO (TCEO)
Team Leader/Codirector
Co-ordinator for
emergency
livestock relief
operations.
Wa Alternative Development Project, (North Myanmar). Improvement of livestock
production and animal health in minorities and remote areas. Epidemiology, Animal disease
control. Market access requirement, training and extension, livestock nutrition.
Co-ordination of activities and operations related to livestock, co-ordinate donors and
international agencies input and activities in the livestock sector. Chief of livestock
vaccination project.
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1994-95 3 x 3
mth
4/94 to 5/94
10/93 to 01/94;
8/94 to 09/94;
10/94 to 12/94
12/90 to 4/91
and 6/91 to
8/93
5/88 to 8/90
9/87 10/87
7/86 to 8/87
(for 1987
see13)
5/86 - 7/86
4/86 - 5/86
Iraq
Gabon
Iraq
Afghanistan
(Mazar e
Shariff)
FAO
Co-ordinator of
Rinderpest
control prog.
Belgroma/ Af DB
Consultant
FAO (TCOR)
Co-ordinator of
Rinderpest
control and
emergency
assistance for
livestock.
FAO
Consultant, then
Chief Technical
Advisor
Gambia Kenya,
Somalia
ITC / ILRI
Veterinary
scientist in ITC
(ILRI/CGIAR)
FAO
Consultant
FAO
Expert (P4 II)
epizootologist
FAO
Team Leader
Programming
mission
UNDP
Team Leader
Evaluation
mission
Laos
Uganda
Myanmar
Liaise with sub-regional Rinderpest control projects for border harmonisation and Rinderpest
surveillance programmes. Prepare time-bound Rinderpest control programmes and
contingency management plan. Collect and submit clinical or vaccine samples for analysis.
Supervise Rinderpest surveillance for disease, virus and antibody in Northern Iraq.
Mid term review Livestock Development Project, Phase II. Ranches and livestock production
in tsetse infested areas.
Assess Livestock epidemiological and nutritional conditions in the country, particularly in the
North (Dohuk, Erbil, Suleimaniya) and South (Basrah). Identify specifications of veterinary
inputs. Identify target areas for emergency relief assistance for food security. Promote
community-supported activities. Liaise with sub-regional Rinderpest control projects for
border harmonisation and Rinderpest surveillance programmes. Prepare time-bound
Rinderpest control programmes and contingency management plan. Collect and submit
clinical or vaccine samples for analysis. Supervise Rinderpest surveillance for disease, virus
and antibody in Northern Iraq.
Project appraisal and negotiation with Govt and donors; followed by Management of project:
"Support to veterinary clinics". Establishment in Afghanistan, of a network of community
supported veterinary clinics. Design and execute epidemiological surveys and worming and
vaccination campaigns, both in govt. areas and in opposition areas.
Epidemiological investigations, nutrition, animal production, Trypanosomiasis,
Trypanotolerance. Supervise activities of a team of 10 Gambian technicians, both in the field
(blood sampling, weighting, etc.) and in the laboratory (Dark ground/Buffy coat, IFAT,
ELISA, etc.). In charge of project's management in Bansang area. Compile and analyse data
on computer (Dbase, SPSS, etc.) and produce scientific reports and articles for publication.
Lecturer during training sessions.
Project formulation. Draft and negotiation of a project aiming at improving livestock
production and range management. Emergency Assessment in the Somaliland (Mogadishu,
Argheisa, Hiran, Galgadud)
LAO/81/006 "Reinforcement of the veterinary services". Supervise field operations,
distribution and use of the material. Organise vaccination campaign (FMD, Rinderpest,
Haemorrhagic Septicaemia, Anthrax etc..) and undertake disease investigation. In-service
training of veterinary technicians, field extension on animal health nutrition and management.
Set up provincial veterinary centres . Design epizootological startegies.
Programming mission. Post-conflict rehabilitation. Assessment of Livestock situation.
Assessment of the programmed assistance and programming of future inputs.
Mid Term Review of project "Development of animal virus vaccines" (Rinderpest, FMD,
Antharx)
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1/85 à 6/85
and 6/86 à
7/86
6/84 to 10/84
1981-1984
Laos -Vientiane
FAO et UNDCP
Consultant
Benin
FAO
Consultant
Laos and
Cambodia
FAO
Consultant
1." Projet Pilote de développement rural intégré de la région de Mong Hom." Visit the area.
Make concrete proposals & program operations for the livestock protection part of the project
concerning training, material purchase, utilisation and maintenance,. Undertake related
operational activities; 2. Management of TCP/LAO/4406, Purchase and control appropriate
use of material. Supervise vaccination campaign (Rinderpest, Anthrax, BQ, HS, FMD).
Assess health's status of livestock in the country, co-ordinate activities with other projects.
Training local personnel in the field.
Co-ordinate veterinary and livestock projects and have necessary meetings with Government
and U.N. officials. Draft project documents for 2 projects, i.e. "Veterinary Dispensaries" and
"Emergency Aid to Livestock against Drought",
Various missions to Co-ordinate veterinary and livestock projects in Laos and Cambodia.
To supervise various projects of emergency vaccination and support to veterinary services.
13. Other relevant information (e.g. Publication)
In summary, worked since 1881 as CTA, Project manager and expert and trainer in livestock and range related disciplines with main relevant international organisation in
Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe and middle east.
Interested in long term contract in remote or challenging areas/countries and in working in the field for effective non-bureaucratic organisations.
Fluent user of computers and softwares. Speaks many languages and easily adapted to various difficult situations and various cultures. Excellent physical condition.
Since 2005 the consultant had to limit his missions abroad because of the ill health of his elderly parent and participated in less number of bids.
Publications:
1994 Comparative study of trypanosomiasis in Zebu and N'Dama cattle in The Gambia. Leperre P., Claxton J. Trop. Anim. Hlth. Prod. 26, 139-145 Vol 26 (94)
Productivity of trypanotolerant cattle kept under traditional management conditions in The Gambia. R.H. Dwinger, K.Agyemang, W.F.Snow, P.Rawlings, P.Leperre, and M.L.Bah.
Veterinary quarterly 1994 (16); 2:81-6.
1992 Quelques données epizootologiques et zootechniques concernant les troupeaux villageois de N'Dama dans la partie orientale de la Gambie. Leperre P., Dwinger R.H., Rawlings P.,
Faye J., Janneh.L, Maxwell J. IEMVT 4, 1992
1990 Parasite Burden and host susceptibility of Zebu and N'Dama cattle in village herds in Gambia John Claxton and Philippe Leperre. Vet. Para. 40 (1991) 293-304
Health and production aspects of village based N'Dama cattle in The Gambia. Dwinger R.H., Agyemang K., Little D.A., Leperre P., Jeanin P., Bah M.L. Grieve A.S.
Trypanosomiasis in cattle in Gambia: Incidence, prevalence and tsetse challenge. J.r. Claxton, P.Leperre, P.Rawlings, W.F.Snow and R.H.Dwinger. Acta Tropica 50 (1992) 219225.
1989 Short term effect of trypanosome infection on milk production in N'Dama cattle managed under village conditions in the Gambia. Agyemang K., Dwinger R.H., Leperre Ph., Grieve
A.S., Bah M.L., Little D.A.; Internat. Scientif. Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control, 20th meeting, Mombasa, Kenya.April 1989.
Trypanosomiasis Challenge estimation in The Gambia using the Berenil Index: comparison between Zebu and N'Dama. Claxton J.R., Leperre P., Rawlings P., Snow W.F. and
Dwinger R.H..ISCTRC Mombasa, Kenya, 10-14 April 1989.
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Biological and economic impact of Trypanosome infection on milk production in N'Dama cattle managed under village condition in the Gambia. Agyemang K.,Dwinger R.H.,
Jeanin P.,Leperre P., Grieve A.S., Bah M.L., and Little, D.A. Anim. Prod. 1990, 50:383-389.
Livestock Production and Diseases in the Tropics. Dwinger R.H., Agyemang K., Little D.A., Leperre P., Jeannin P., Bah M., & Grieve A.S.. (Eds H.Kuil, R.W.Paling and
J.E.Huhn). Utrecht University, Utrecht, 1989. pp 168-172.
1982 Parasitary Problems Affecting Domestic Animals in Kampuchea (co-author with MM Pr.A.Verhulst et J.Brandt)
1982 "Situation de l'élevage au Kampuchea, et ses répercussions sur la situation agro-alimentaire du Pays" ( Porf. A.Verhulst and J. Brandt, Dr. Ph.Leperre)
1982 "L'opération de protection sanitaire du Bétail bovin et bubalin au Kampuchéa et ses répercussions sur la situation agro-alimentaire du pays" (communication at the International
Colloquium in Antwerp: Tropical Animal Production for the Benefit of Man)
1981 The Gaur, Summary of Present Knowledge and review of the potentialities.(Memoire).
Complementary studies and travels:
Ongoing participant in DAD net. (FAO mediated network on livestock)
2009
ELIDEV symposium (EU livestocl development group) , april 2009
Be troplive symposium+ livestock week (ITG Antwerp, april 2009
Climate crops and cows ( wageningen university, Jan 2009)
2008
“Conference: who feeds the world”. 3 july At EU parliament, (FAO?FDA, EC),; “Climate crops and cows” 19 june , Wageningen, NL; Seminar VSF-Belgium on development startegy
2006
E-conference "Maintaining Mobility And Managing Drought - Policy Options For Pastoral Livelihoods In Sub-Saharan Africa"
OIE conference “Evaluation of Veterinary Services”. Ndjamena 13-17 February
OIE-PACE conference on Bird flu. Bamako 20-23 March.
OIE FAO Conference on Highly Pathogen Avian Influenza in wildlife FAO ROME 28 may-1 june
2004
Training organised by EDF on the new “direct labour contract and budget estimates” and procurement procedures
Workshop on Optimisation of Epidemiological Surveillance Systems, Dakar,
OIE seminar on Implementation of animal health standards, OIE Africa, Middle East, Cairo
Discussions with Dean of Veterinary University of Antananarivo, Madagascar on needs of the veterinary network, (while on private visit)
Workshop on improvement of animal disease reporting Mwanza, Tanzania.
Participation in short training course on Newcastle disease eradication (Tanzania, with certificate)
Workshop on Mild Rinderpest in Somali Ecosystem at IBAR Nairobi, Kenya
2003
2002
2001
Workshop at IBAR/PACE in Bamako on epidemiology in Africa
E-Conference: "Livestock in conservation agriculture".
Bolivia, visit to the Autapo project (Integrated Rural Development) from NL in the Chaco area (south Bolivia, villa Montes)
2000
E-conference: Sustainable animal production (Min. of Agriculture, Germany)
Albania, Makedonia Visits to the Government Veterinary services in relation with the regions livestock disease control (while Director of animal production and health Dept in Kosovo)
E-conference "Small-scale milk collection and processing in developing countries" (FAO)
Myanmar. Visit to the vaccine production to assess the practicality of using the “Nasal spray Haemorrhagic Septicaemia vaccine” produced there in Laos and Cambodia and the possibility of
technology transfer to those countries (Obtained sample of 150 doses from the govt)
FAO Workshop “Surveillance and disease information System, Harmonising and demonstration of data base systems” (TAD info), focussed on S-E Asia. (Thailand. September 99)
International Conference on “Classical Swine Fever and Emerging Viral Diseases in South East Asia”. (ACIAR Laos. (Vientiane)
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Workshop on “Forage for small holders in upland areas of S-E-Asia”. (How to improve livestock nutrition and forage availability, results of applied research and future prospective). (FSP ACIAR
Luang Phabang, Laos.)
Since 1998:
1998:
Occasional Guest lecturer at “Institut Vétérinaire Tropical” of the University of Liege, Belgium, and at “Institut de Medecine Tropicale”, Antwerp, Belgium.
Seminar “Experimentation at village level” at the Nabong Univ. in Laos. Seminar for university professors and technicians. (Presentation of 2 papers).
Study tour in Sarawak -livestock situation in minority groups - (Malaysia/Borneo)
1996-97: E-Conferences:

"Principles For Rational Delivery Of Public And Private Veterinary Services" (FAO);

"Animal production and Environment" (ILRI/FAO/IDRC/INFORUM);

"TSE" (Min Agri NZ)
1995:
Official Visit of EC veterinary project in Bhutan.
1992 and 1994: Private visit to Laos and Burma. Meeting on livestock situation with ex colleagues-counterparts.
1994
Participation to a regional Workshop for Chief Veterinary Officers and Rinderpest specialists of Iraq, Iran and Turkey: "Regional co-ordination of Rinderpest and animal movement control
between these countries. Dec. 1994. FAO Rome.
1993
Training in project formulation appraisal and evaluation. FAO, Cairo, 2 weeks. (Certificate)
1991-93 Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan: frequent official travels related to assignment in Afghanistan. Procurement and co-ordination with UN and other officials.
1991
World Veterinary Congress, Rio de Janeiro.
1988
Training on ELISA in ILRAD, Nairobi, Kenya, 1 month..
1981
Training courses at the "Administration Générale de la Coopération au Développement" for which a certificate was delivered.
Burma and Thailand, Researches on the field and at Yangoon Insein University and Bangkok Chulalongkorn University, related to the memoir "Le Gaur". (S-E Asian wild Bovine)
1980
Study travel in Brazil (2 months) with university organisation.
Training (3 months) in Onderstepoort veterinary university, South Africa).
Nurse in intensive care unit at university hospital in Brussels (night time).
Candidature in Economical Science.
1969
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