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The growing number of health crises, combined with the globalization of animal trade and trade in products of animal origin, poses major challenges in terms of public health and the economy. In this context, States must strengthen their capacity to manage animal health and sanitary constraints and contribute to the improvement of global health governance.
In response to these needs, the International Actions Department of ENSV-FVI plays a key role. Acting as an operator of the French Ministry of Agriculture in the field of international veterinary public health (VPH), it serves as the primary instrument for implementing the Ministry’s European and International Strategy in this specific domain.
ENSV-FVI makes its expertise in project engineering (design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation) and training engineering available to deliver a diverse portfolio of international actions.
Its missions are structured around four main pillars:
developing and implementing a portfolio of international projects by coordinating, mobilizing and promoting French public and private expertise in veterinary public health at the international level;
supporting the implementation of international standards as a Collaborating Centre of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH);
developing an international training offer in veterinary public health;
supporting the creation and strengthening of continuing professional development systems in partner countries.
To carry out its missions, the International Actions Department of ENSV-FVI relies on the public–private ‘France Vétérinaire International’ partnership (FVI partnership), which it coordinates. This network currently brings together 19 members and nearly 300 technical experts (veterinarians, veterinary technicians, agriculture and environment engineers, etc.). Its diverse composition, combining institutional, scientific, and professional stakeholders, makes it possible to cover all subfields of Veterinary Public Health (VPH) and to respond to varied requests in different contexts and timelines.
This unique multi-stakeholder partnership model positions France as a key player in health diplomacy. It strengthens the capacities of developing countries in the prevention and control of animal diseases, while in return protecting national health and economic interests. As such, it represents a decisive asset in successfully responding to calls for projects from international donors.