The European Regional Focal Point for Animal Genetic Resources (ERFP), is the European regional platform of National Coordinators (NCs) supporting management of animal genetic resources (AnGR). To assess the performance of the ERFP platform/network and consider options for its further development, a survey was performed among NCs. Twenty-five NCs responded to the survey on the roles, values and future of the platform. The paper provides an analysis of the results of the survey, including a ERFP SWOT analysis. NCs indicated high value of the support of the ERFP in fulfilling their functions at the national level. They highlighted the well-established network and facilitated communication and collaboration among NCs and other AnGR experts in Europe. The NCs appreciated the efficient organizational structure of the ERFP (Working Groups, Task Forces, Ad hoc Actions), and the well-functioning Secretariat. Indicated weak points included discontinuity of NC positions in some countries, and low levels of activities in some countries. NCs saw new opportunities for ERFP development in the context of the EU policy and regulatory framework related to AnGR management, and in strengthening the role of the Secretariat. No immediate threats were identified, however potential future threats included insufficient financing and lack of continuity. The NCs highly appreciated the substantial progress achieved by the ERFP over the last 20 years.

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国家动物遗传资源协调员对欧洲区域联络点的看法：调查结果

欧洲动物遗传资源区域联络点（ERFP）是支持动物遗传资源（AnGR）管理的国家协调员（NCs）在欧洲的区域平台。为了评估ERFP平台/网络的性能并考虑进一步开发的选项，在NC中进行了一项调查。25个NC回答了有关该平台的角色，价值和未来的调查。本文提供了对调查结果的分析，包括ERFP SWOT分析。NCs表示ERFP在国家一级履行其职能方面的支持具有很高的价值。他们强调了建立良好的网络，并促进了NC和欧洲其他AnGR专家之间的沟通与协作。NC赞赏ERFP的高效组织结构（工作组，工作组，特设行动）以及运作良好的秘书处。指出的弱点包括在某些国家中常任理事国职位的中断以及在某些国家中活动水平低下。在与动物遗传资源管理有关的欧盟政策和监管框架的背景下，NCs看到了ERFP发展的新机会，并加强了秘书处的作用。没有发现立即的威胁，但是潜在的未来威胁包括融资不足和缺乏连续性。NC高度赞赏ERFP在过去20年中所取得的巨大进步。