Series: FAO Fisheries Technical Papers

This document provides guidance to assist developing countries in improving national emergency preparedness in order to maximize the efficiency of response to serious outbreaks of aquatic animal diseases. This is a product of a joint FAO, Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA) and WorldFish Center (WFC) Regional Workshop held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 21 to 23 September 2004. The workshop was attended by national policy-makers and scientists from the Asian Region, and international experts and resource persons.