Performance Audit Report on the Control of F MD emerged from review of documents that no guidelines were in place to facilitate  such collaboration between the DVS and the DWNP.  It is worth noting that the above observations were reiterated by the Report on  Review of FMD strategies in Botswana (June 2012) which stated that “The  current collaboration of the four (4) Ministries of Agriculture, Defence, Justice  and Security, Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Lands and Housing is critical  to the control of FMD as this collaboration also addresses issues of security and  land which can be predisposing factors to outbreaks of FMD and others Trans- boundary Animal Diseases.” The report further highlighted that, “It is possible  that the collaboration is not fully making use of its potential contribution to the  control of FMD and it recommended that among others collaboration be  strengthened”.  As a result of lack of clear guidelines on collaboration between the DVS and other  key stakeholders in FMD control, the DVS could not adequately seize  opportunities for substantial support from other Government agencies to  complement its (DVS) limited resources in the fight against FMD.  Nevertheless, the OAG recognises the collaborative efforts between the DVS and  other Ministries and Government Departments including the DWNP and security  agencies particularly at times of FMD outbreaks and cordon fence patrols along  inter-country border fences.  The OAG recommends that the DVS should:  RECOMMENDATIONS  Identify and explore opportunities for collaboration with relevant  stakeholders particularly other Government ministries to ensure efficacy  in the fight against FMD.   In consultation with relevant stakeholders (including farmers), develop  formal agreements or guidelines for shared responsibilities in the fight  against FMD. This will encourage future participation of farmers in the  fight against the FMD.  50 |  P a g e