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Countering Biological Threats Challenges for the Department of Defense's Nonproliferation Program Beyond the Former Soviet Union (2009) / Chapter Skim
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Pages 119-126

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From page 119...
... should, within the U.S. government's evolving global biological engagement strategy, promptly expand BTRP into selected developing countries beyond the FSU (page 44)
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From page 120...
... . APPLICABILITY OF BIOLOGICAL THREAT REDUCTION APPROACHES IN THE FSU TO OTHER DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Priority–Recommendation 3-1: As BTRP moves beyond the FSU, the theme of partnerships with counterpart organizations in host countries should be a guiding principle (page 67)
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From page 121...
... . Priority–Recommendation 3-9: BTRP should continue to develop improved metrics that will help guide evaluations of the impacts of BTRP and provide information for setting priorities for activities designed to reduce proliferation of biological weapons as well as related risks from naturally occurring contagious disease agents (page 84)
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From page 122...
... . Recommendation 4-6: As BTRP carries out activities in developing countries beyond the FSU, it should work with the Department of State and other appropriate government departments to encourage the private sector to become more actively engaged in biosecurity activities in these countries.
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From page 123...
... . Recommendation 5-2: As BTRP expands the geographic coverage of its activities, DOD should ensure more systematic interactions among the many DOD units with biology-related programs in developing countries (page 115)
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From page 124...
... In conclusion, BTRP can make a significant contribution to raising awareness of the governments, specialists, and public in developing countries of the importance of a range of policies and programs for addressing biological threats. An effective mechanism for raising awareness is the launching of cooperative projects that demonstrate the impacts of practical approaches to addressing vulnerabilities while also enhancing economic development and public health.
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From page 125...
... They could inflict widespread injury and result in massive casualties and economic disruption. Bioterror attacks could mimic naturally occurring diseases, potentially delaying recognition of an attack and creating uncertainty about whether one has even occurred.
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  • raising awareness
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  • delaying recognition
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  • international transparency


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