Myanmar: Country Grant 1 - phase 1

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The cornerstone of the Fund is the Country Grants programme. Through a competitive tender process, organisations or a consortium are selected for funding awards to support the country’s National Action Plan, by reinforcing existing surveillance systems, strengthening laboratory infrastructure, developing human capacity or technical skills and using protocols for appropriate antimicrobial use.

Activities are expected to support existing government health systems and work in tandem with relevant government ministries. Grant management is coordinated through the Management Agent, Mott MacDonald.

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The goal of this grant is to reduce antimicrobial usage and antimicrobial resistance in Myanmar's poultry production.

Lead Grantee:

Food and Agriculture Organization

Sub-Grantees:

Utrecht University

Duration:

September 2019 - August 2021

Value:

£1,129,837

The objectives are developed and agreed in partnership with the Government of Myanmar.

• Antimicrobial usage in the poultry sector is better understood.
• Farm-level antimicrobial stewardship policy and AMU practices are improved.
• Myanmar’s farm AMR surveillance capacity is developed.