Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance Mission of GARA To establish and sustain global research partnerships that will generate scientific knowledge and tools to contribute to the successful prevention, control and where feasible eradication of African Swine Fever (ASF). Vision of GARA A coordinated global research alliance enabling the progressive control and eradication of ASF. Strategic Goals of GARA Goal 1. Identify research opportunities and facilitate collaborations within the Alliance Goal 2. Conduct strategic and multi-disciplinary research to better understand ASF Goal 3. Determine social and economic drivers and impact of ASF Goal 4. Develop novel and improved tools to support the prevention and control of ASF Goal 5. Determine the impact of ASF prevention and control tools Goal 6. Serve as a communication and technology sharing gateway for the global ASF research community and stakeholders