Taiwan’s Participation in the World Organisation for Animal Health (oie)

Modalities, Utility, and Challenges

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ID13118698
AuthorsVincent Rollet (Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume5
Issue1
Pages112-144
Publication date2021-08-13
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Taiwan Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2468-8800 • E-ISSN: 2468-8797
PublisherBrill (PUBLISHER • NL)
DOI10.1163/24688800-20211209
OpenAlexW3194370321
LanguageEN
References cited14

This article explores the utility of membership in international organisations for states with specific status within the international community, focusing on Taiwan’s surprisingly neglected involvement in the World Organisation for Animal Health or oie (Office International des Épizooties). The paper shows that in addition to its contribution to the legitimisation of Taiwan’s identities, such participation has also enabled Taiwan to shape international norms in the field of animal health, increase international cooperation opportunities, strengthen domestic and global health security, and facilitate the trade of animal health-related products. Additionally, it has contributed to the domestic implementation of international animal health norms and helped increase the accountability of Taiwanese authorities in the domain of animal health management. Despite tremendous challenges, Taiwan still has plenty of opportunities to enhance its participation in global health governance through its membership in oie

Animal health · Business · Corporate governance · Economic growth · Economics · Modalities · One Health · Political science · Public health · Public relations · Social science · Sociology · Veterinary medicine · Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology · Medicine

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