Objective

Describe the conditions of camel production systems in the member countries and identify the breeding goals, husbandry practices, and production constraints.
Characterize and describe some of the camel ecotypes based on their morphological traits.
Disseminating knowledge on camel diseases' control and camel production best practices to member countries and the international scientific community.
Promoting specific studies on husbandry / camel breeding practices, socio-economics and other risk factors at the animal-human-environment interface.
Facilitating collaboration between the national, regional, and international institutions and FAO/ WOAH reference laboratories and collaborating centers for capacity building and exchange of expertise and cooperation.
Coordinating the support of international organizations (FAO/ WOAH /WHO) to the national authorities (including the veterinary services) of the member countries in their surveillance and control of camel diseases including emerging diseases.
Contributing to the development, standardization, and validation of specific diagnostic methods for major camel diseases according to WOAH standards and procedures
Improving scientific and technological capacities in epidemiology and diagnostic of camel diseases in the sub-region.