Division (a) Preparatory phase

Joint Action 2008/307/CFSP allowed the WHO to assess the biorisk management needs of certain countries, including Indonesia, and to identify a national commitment towards the establishment of a clear political and technical engagement to embark on a joint project aiming at strengthening the management of laboratory biorisk at national level. Further discussions with the Union and the government(s) concerned will allow to identify up to two countries possibly coupled with a small group of neighbouring countries that could benefit from Project 2, taking into consideration Regional technical needs and fast-growing biological diagnostic and research capacities of individual countries and in particular national commitment in harmony with other endeavours of the Union and the WHO. Consideration will be given to the possibility of offering an appropriate training opportunity overseas for the identified nationals so as to nurture core biosafety officer of the countries concerned according to the internationally agreed competence aiming at leading the programme in a better sustainable manner.

As a result of this preparatory process, a memorandum of understanding will be signed by the Union, the WHO and the selected countries.