This project will be implemented with the established capabilities and support of the IICA Delegations in the LAC (Latin American and Caribbean) countries and also with the technical assistance of recognized experts and consultants in coordination with USDA/FAS (United States Department of Agriculture/ Foreign Agricultural Services) and USDA/APHIS (United States Department of Agriculture/ Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service). The project proposal considers the identification of needs and structural gaps in LAC countries, followed by tailor-made activities with the opportunity for learning by doing. The project will increase the countries' capacities in two main areas: initially, in communication and specifically in risk communication; subsequently, in prevention and control of ASF with special attention to emergency response plans for African Swine Fever.

To support Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) IICA Member States to enhance their capacities to prevent, detect, and control African Swine Fever (ASF) along with risk communication.