Supporting the implementation of official veterinary control requirements in the field of animal health and its further harmonization with EU requirements and best practice from the EU member states and to provide continuous support for combating and eradication of rabies and CSF, and strategy for development of the national compensation fund for animal diseases. Assisting in further strengthening of the National Veterinary Authority (Veterinary Directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management) in protection of animal health while ensuring animal welfare, food safety and sustainable development of the agriculture sector. Updating and preparing the plans /legislative acts associated to combating of the specific animal diseases, development of the national animal disease compensation plan and scheme (fund), and the associated training of the Beneficiary staff and stakeholders