African Swine Fever (ASF) is a disease that threatens the health of not only endemic wild-pig species, but also predators that depend on them as an important protein source, and local communities that depend on them for their livelihoods as well as sustenance. As the spread of the disease intensifies in Asia, so have multi-agency and stakeholder calls for increased collaboration amongst government authorities and relevant experts to develop policies and plans that mitigate impacts on wildlife, livestock, and rural livelihoods. This multi-stakeholder team representing Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos, the Philippines, and the broader Asia region, will develop a theory of change and technical assistance to identify and recommended multi-sectoral actions for surveillance, prevention, and control of ASF in wild pig populations.

OUR APPROACH: This working group brings together experts from across the region to collaboratively develop technical assistance materials to support an improved management plan to mitigate ASF’s impacts in wild pig species. The group will assist in the creation of low-cost and replicable surveillance systems to detect and control the disease; best practices and communications to increase multi-sectoral recognition; and complete a Red List re-assessment of one wild pig species in South-East Asia. Through the engagement of community partners, the group will develop technical assistance to test and equip stakeholders with new tools, technologies and approaches, ultimately capturing lessons learned in a science-based ASF management plan.