**5. Capacity building**

Capacity building is crucial for disease management strategies at all levels. If the necessary human resources, infrastructure, and commodity supplies are not in place, behavioral change for Avian Influenza disease management and prevention will not be sustainable, or in some cases even be able to occur.

Community-level capacity building includes training and education for community members and local disease surveillance. Capacity building at live bird markets is one of the most crucial aspects of disease prevention. For capacity building at the live bird market, it is crucial that the management and ground-level workers be trained in and implement biosecurity measures. In order for that to happen, there needs to be a supply of hygiene and cleaning commodities, such as soap, clean towels and sprayers, as well as a supply of clean water, which requires government assistance. Thus, the infrastructure and capacity for logistics management, which is discussed later in this chapter, must be built-up.

Similarly, manpower and logistics management of the Veterinary Service need to be further developed to carry out surveillance and respond to outbreaks of Avian Influenza. Additionally, illness surveillance centers and active surveillance measures among high risk groups need to be developed. This will involve training workers and volunteers, as well as increasing community awareness of Avian Influenza.

Another important aspect of disease management is building the capacity for appropriate laboratory and epidemiological work, which includes developing the physical laboratories and training personnel, as well as stocking the laboratories with necessary supplies.
