Engaging National Policy Making to Affect Global Animal Health, Food Systems, Trade, and Public Health
Theme
Global Health Surveillance: Detecting transboundary disease at the human-animal interface—understanding and influencing the policy of U.S. investment in an international system.
Faculty
William Sischo, Will Hueston, Mandy Murray, Michael Chaddock, Michelle Colby
Learning objectives
- Decipher the policy-making process related to food safety, trade, animal health and public health (i.e. what is the legal authority of national governments?)
- Comprehend the approach that international intergovernmental agencies, governmental agencies (national, state, and local) non-governmental agencies, professional and trade organizations use that affects national policy issues
- Compare and contrast policy formulation and priority setting processes for different organizations (and issues)
- Recognize the relationships between the public and private sectors that enhance the global food safety, animal health and public health systems
- Distinguish various policy strategies: international standards, treaties and international trade agreements, national laws and regulations, presidential directives, political priorities, strategic planning and operational goal-setting, budget allocation, and dispute resolution
- Differentiate among scientific findings, personal and organizational beliefs, and political agendas
As a result of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the legal authorities of the U.S. federal government that relate to food safety, trade, animal health, and public health
- Distinguish various strategies that groups use to inform and influence policy
- Demonstrate the role of the private sector in enhancing global food safety, animal health and public health systems
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Synthesize a strategy for influencing policy development utilizing a complex knowledge base that includes scientific findings, beliefs, and politics
- Present a cogent argument that informs policy that would be understood across a diverse audience
Policy and leadership skill building
- Value different perspectives on policy and policy-making in different disciplines, cultures and contexts. (Broaden exposure through experiences.)
- Enhance communication skills for professionals working at the convergence of animal health, public health, and the environment
- Expand personal networks with key national leaders in food safety, public health, and agricultural health
Learning strategies
- Background readings
- Directed discussions and debate around a current issue
- Experiential learning through interactions with key officials
- Group task assignments
- Develop and deliver a presentation to inform and persuade