During the initial deliberations, it was highlighted that some sub-regional activities in disease vector control are not often reported at the global level and could be linked to other ongoing complementary programmes for better output. Information gaps exist on use and misuse of DDT and on the availability of effective alternatives to DDT in disease vector control across disease endemic countries.
The committee developed the key elements of the plan of action for the institution of vital instruments to facilitate effective implementation of activities of the Global Alliance towards achieving its goals.
The committee agreed to launch the Global Alliance at the extraordinary meetings of the Conference of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions scheduled to be held in February 2010.
Five Thematic Groups will be established by March 2010 to address the challenges in achieving the goals of the Global Alliance:
- Malaria vector resistance;
- Cost effectiveness of alternatives to DDT;
- Integrated Vector Management (IVM);
- Bringing new chemicals and products to market; and
- Bringing non-chemical products to markets in disease endemic countries.