G/SPS/GEN/1251  
 
14 June 2013  
(13-3094) Page: 1/12  
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures    
 
UPDATE ON THE OPERATION OF THE STANDARDS AND  
TRADE DEVELOPMENT FACILITY 
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT1 
1  OVERVIEW 
1.1.  The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) supports developing countries in 
building their capacity to implement international SPS standards, guidelines and recommendations 
as a means to improve their human, animal and plant health status and ability to gain and 
maintain access to markets. In doing so, it contributes to sustainable economic growth, poverty reduction, food security and environmental protection in developing countries. More specifically, the STDF increases awareness, mobilizes additi onal resources, strengthens collaboration and 
identifies and disseminates good practice to enhance the effectiveness of SPS assistance. The 
STDF also provides support and funding for the de velopment and implementation of projects that 
promote compliance with international SPS requirements.  
1.2.  The STDF is a global partnership established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the 
United Nations (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the World Bank, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). Other organizations involved 
in SPS-related technical cooperation, donors co ntributing funds to the STDF and developing 
country experts participate actively in the Facility's work. The STDF is managed and housed by the WTO.
2 
1.3.  This document provides an overview of ST D F  a c t i v i t i e s  i n  s u p p o r t  o f  i t s  w o r k  p r o g r a m m e  
since the previous SPS Committee meeting in March 2013, as well as information on planned 
activities. The Annex provides an overview of on-going STDF projects and project preparation 
grants (PPGs). The STDF recently issued its 2012 Annual Report, which is available on the STDF 
website ( http://www.standardsfacility.org/Files/An nualReports/STDF_AnnualReport_2012.pdf ).  
1.4.  Delegates who would like to receive more information on SPS-related technical cooperation 
are encouraged to subscribe to the STDF electronic mailing list 
(http://www.standardsfacility.org/en/ContactUs.htm ). The STDF regularly issues an e-newsletter 
which contains an overview of major developments in the area of SPS capacity building, including 
activities of the STDF and its partners.  
2  COORDINATION AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION 
2.1  International Trade and Invasive Alien Species 
2.1.  In July 2012, the STDF organized a seminar on the relationship between international trade 
and invasive alien species (IAS), and the linkages between the international organizations and 
legal instruments concerned. The seminar was succe ssful in raising awareness about the mutually-
beneficial goals of the SPS Agreement and the Conv ention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and the 
contribution of two relevant standard-setting organizations (the IPPC and the OIE) under the SPS 
Agreement. In particular, participants highlighted the importance of: (i) effective SPS systems in 
                                               
1 This document has been prepared under the Secret ariat's own responsibility and is without prejudice 
to the positions of Members or to their rights or obligations under the WTO. 
2 More detailed information on the STDF and its ac tivities, including projects and project preparation 
grants, is available on  the STDF website ( http://www.standardsfacility.org ). G/SPS/GEN/1251 
 
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  helping to protect against the entry of harmful species, including pests, diseases and other IAS; 
and (ii) collaboration between the SPS and the CBD "communities" at the global, regional and national level. Information on the seminar, including the presentations, a short two-page STDF briefing note and other relevant documentation, is available on the STDF website 
(http://www.standardsfacility.org/en/TAIAS.htm ). 
2.2.  In May 2013, the STDF finalized the background study that was presented at the seminar and 
subsequently revised based on the discussions an d conclusions of the seminar. The study reviews 
and analyses key concepts and principles relevant to IAS and international trade in the context of 
the SPS Agreement and the CBD, and in relation to the IPPC and the OIE. It also considers various 
initiatives to enhance capacities for managing the entry and spread of IAS (including plant pests and animal diseases), reviews common challenges  and good practices, and makes a number of 
targeted recommendations. 
2.3.  The STDF Secretariat will present the main findings, conclusions and recommendations of the 
study during a side-event, in collaboration with the IPPC and OIE, on Thursday 27 June 2013 
(14:00-15:00, Room E) . Interested delegates are most welcome to attend the side-event. 
Copies of the study will be made available. 
2.2  Multi Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)  
2.4.  The STDF continued its work on the application of Multi Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to 
inform decision-making on SPS capacity buildi ng and public, private and/or donor resource 
allocation. Application of the MCDA framework can help to: (i) enhance the economic efficiency of 
SPS resource allocation decisions so that scarce resources are allocated in a manner that best 
meets a country's economic development, poverty alleviation, public health and/or other 
objectives; (ii) promote more transparent and accountable choices between multiple investment options; and (iii) facilitate dialogue and coordination among public and private sector stakeholders 
and encourage more inclusive decision-making processes. 
2.5.  On 24-25 June 2013, the STDF will organize a workshop in Geneva for its partner 
organizations and selected participants from developing countries where the MCDA tool has been 
applied. Participation in this workshop is upon invitation only and registration is now closed. The 
objectives of the workshop will be to: (i) review the work to date on the use of MCDA to inform 
SPS-decision-making in several developing countries ; (ii) discuss options to improve and refine the 
MCDA tool and its practical application; and (iii) make recommendations to guide future work on 
MCDA. More information on the MCDA tool, including previous STDF events and publications, can 
be found on the STDF website ( http://www.standardsfacility. org/en/TAEcoAnalysis.htm ). 
2.3  Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade 
2.6.  The Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trad e will be held at the WTO from 8-10 July 2013. The 
a i m  o f  t h e  G l o b a l  R e v i e w  i s  t o  e x a m i n e  s t r a t e g i e s  t o  c o n n e c t  d e v e l o p i n g  c o u n t r y  a n d  l e a s t -developed country (LDC) firms to international value chains.
3 Delegates are reminded that 
registration for the Global Aid for Trade Review is mandatory 
(http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dev el_e/a4t_e/gr13_registration_e.htm ). The deadline for 
registration is 21 June 2013 . 
2.7.  The STDF, in collaboration with Canada and the Netherlands, will hold a side-event entitled 
"Public Private Partnerships in a Value Chain Context" on Tuesday 9 July 2013 (15:00–17:00, 
Room S3) . This event will be used to disseminate the results of recent STDF work on SPS-related 
public-private partnerships4 and to present a report prepared by the Canadian North-South 
Institute entitled "Models for Trade-Related Private Sector Partnerships for Development". The 
presentations will be followed by a panel discussion  among senior public and private sector experts 
who will address in particular the following questions: 
 What is the role and potential of PPPs in helping developing countries connect to value 
chains? What have been the experiences, challenges, innovations and results? 
                                               
3 More information on the Global Revi ew is available on the WTO website: 
http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_e/a4t_e/global_review13_e.htm . 
4 See: http ://www.standardsfacility.org/en/TAPPP.htm . G/SPS/GEN/1251 
 
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   What role can and should different types of stakeholders (governments, private sector, 
development partners, etc.) play in facilitatin g PPPs in the context of connecting to value 
chains? 
 How can the longer-term sustainability of PPPs that seek the inclusion of smallholders in 
agricultural value chains be ensured 
2.8.  Delegates are encouraged to register and participate in this side-event. More information on 
the programme and the speakers is available on the STDF website 
(http://www.standardsfacility.or g/en/TAAidForTrade4GR.htm ). 
2.4  SPS and Trade Facilitation 
2.9.  The STDF started implementation of research  work in selected countries in Asia that will 
analyse the implementation of SPS measures in th e context of trade facilitation (defined as the 
simplification, harmonisation, standardisation and modernisation of trade procedures). The aim is 
to identify, analyse and foster dialogue on experi ences, lessons and good practices to improve the 
implementation of SPS controls in a way that facilitates safe trade. Research is also planned in 
selected countries in Africa and Latin America, in collaboration with STDF partners and other 
interested organizations, including the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and TradeMark Southern Africa. 
2.5  STDF Virtual Library 
2.10.  The STDF Secretariat continues to add relevant SPS capacity building documents to the 
STDF Virtual Library ( http://www.stdfvirtuallibrary.org ) to facilitate the exchange of information 
and sharing of experiences, identify and dissemina te good practice and enhance the effectiveness 
of SPS-related technical co-operation. Delegates are encouraged to share project documents, end 
reports, training materials, project evaluation s reports, SPS needs assessments, cost-benefit 
analyses, research papers and articles, etc. ( STDFSecretariat@wto.org ). 
2.6  SPS technical cooperation and impacts on domestic food safety 
2.11.  The STDF, in collaboration with the FAO an d the WHO, would like to commission a study on 
the spill-over effects of export-oriented SPS te chnical cooperation projects/programmes on the 
domestic health situation. One aim will be to dr aw key lessons to improve the design and delivery 
of future SPS-related projects and programmes. This  study will primarily be based on a review of 
selected projects and programmes implemented by STDF partners and donors and comprise desk research, questionnaires and direct interviews. Delegates are encouraged to share information on 
r e l e v a n t  p r o j e c t s  a n d  p r o g r a m m e s  t h a t  c o u l d  b e  i n c l u d e d  i n  t h i s  r e s e a r c h  w o r k  
(STDFSecretariat@wto.org ). 
3  PROJECT DEVELOPMENT 
3.1.  The STDF provides advice and support to beneficiaries on issues related to SPS project 
development and finances project preparation grants (PPGs) to assist beneficiaries in the articulation of their SPS needs and the development of technically sound and sustainable project 
proposals. Seed funding up to US$50,000 is available for PPGs, which can be used for any of the 
following purposes (or a combination thereof): (i) application of SPS-related capacity evaluation and prioritization tools; (ii) preparation of feasibility studies that precede project development to assess the potential impact and economic viability of proposals (expected costs and benefits); 
and/or (iii) preparation of project proposals that can be funded by the STDF or other donors. 
3.2.  A total of 56 PPGs have been approved and funded by the STDF since its inception. The STDF 
Working Group may approve additional PPGs for f unding at its next meeting on 15-16 October 
2013. 
4  PROJECT FUNDING 4.1.  Project grant financing up to a maximum of US$1,000,000 is available from the STDF. 
Favourable consideration is given to projects that focus on one or more of the following: (i) the G/SPS/GEN/1251 
 
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  identification, development and dissemination of good practice in SPS-related technical 
cooperation, including the development and application of innovative and replicable approaches; (ii) STDF work on cross-cutting topics of common interest; (iii) the use of regional approaches to address SPS constraints; and/or (iv) collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches focused on the 
interface/linkages between human, animal and plant health and trade, and benefiting from the 
involvement of two or more STDF partners or other relevant organizations.  
4.2.  A total of 65 projects have been approved for STDF funding since its inception. The STDF 
Working Group may approve additional projects fo r funding at its next meeting on 15-16 October 
2013. 
4.3.  The Annex provides an overview of on-going  STDF projects and PPGs. Since its inception, the 
STDF has devoted 40% of its project and PPG resources to Least-developed countries (LDCs) and 
Other Low Income Countries (OLICs), as shown in Figure 1 below. Hence, the STDF continues to 
m e e t  i t s  t a r g e t  t o  d e v o t e  a t  l e a s t  4 0 %  o f  i t s project and PPG resources to LDCs and OLICs. 
However, as also indicated in the 2012 Annual Report, this percentage has dropped slowly over 
the last years (from 54% in 2009 to 40% in 2013). This trend merits attention in the near future. 
The allocation of PPG resources to LDCs and OL ICs remains high (i.e. 66% of the overall budget 
for PPGs). 
Figure 1: STDF projects and PPGs (US$) 
40%
60%
LDCs / OLICsOthers
 
 
4.4.  Figure 2 below indicates that 52% of the number of STDF projects and PPGs has gone to Sub-Saharan Africa, 17% to Asia, and 17% to Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition, 11% 
of STDF projects and PPGs can be classified as global. 
Figure 2: STDF Projects and PPGs (number) 
52%
17%17%11% 3%
Sub-Saharan AfricaLatin America 
& Caribbean
AsiaGlobalOther
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4.5.  Applications for STDF funding can be made at any point in the year but should be received at least 60 working days in advance of each Working Group meeting in order to be considered at that meeting. The next deadline for the submission of applications is 19 July 2013 . 
Recommended steps to follow when seeking PG or PPG funding opportunities with the STDF: 
1. Browse our PPG http://www.standardsfacility.org/en/PGPpgStat.htm  and PG 
http://www.standardsfacility.org/en/PGProStat.htm  webpages for examples of previous 
projects. 
2. Carefully read our guidan ce note for applicants: 
http://www.standardsfacility.org/File s/Forms/STDFGuidanceNote_en.pdf . 
3. Consult relevant stakeholders in the country/region. 
4. Send us a brief concept note of your potential project for feedback on eligibility and 
likelihood of funding ( STDFSecretariat@wto.org ). 
5. Fill out an application form ( http://www.standardsfacility.org/en/FDAppForms.htm ) and 
submit it electronically before the deadline. 
 
  
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IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF ONGOING STDF PROJECTS AND PROJECT PREPARATION GRANTS1 
  
STATUS OF APPROVED PROJECTS 
Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PG/172 Expanding exports of 
sesame seeds and 
sheanut/ butter through improved SPS capacity building for private and 
public sector Identify critical control points and 
factors along the Nigerian shea 
nut production chain and develop predictive models for aflatoxin production and fungal growth, pesticide residues and other 
contaminants Nigeria Nigeria Export 
Promotion 
Council (NEPC) 10-Dec-09 01-Oct-10 30-Sep-13 $364,240 
STDF/PG/242 Strategy to strengthen 
the SPS system in 
Comoros Build SPS capacity in the country 
in a comprehensive and 
systematic manner in order to 
increase its market access for 
potential agricultural products 
and fisheries Comoros UNDP 30-Mar-12 17-Sep-12 16-Sep-15 $1,033,673 
STDF/PG/284 Strengthening the 
National SPS Committee 
of Honduras Strengthen the National SPS 
Committee of Ho nduras, further 
support the implementation of the National SPS Agenda (developed by the Committee) and consolidate and develop 
institutional SPS capacities Honduras Organismo 
Internacional Regional de Sanidad Agropecuaria 
(OIRSA) 19-Mar-10 01-Jul-10 28-Feb-13 $257,580 
STDF/PG/298 SPS capacity building in 
Africa to mitigate the 
harmful effects of 
pesticide residues in 
cocoa and to maintain 
market access Build SPS capacity in Africa to 
produce good quality cocoa that 
complies with the relevant 
international regulations and 
legislation on pesticide residues 
and other harmful substances Cameroon, 
Côte d'Ivoire, 
Ghana, Nigeria 
and Togo International 
Cocoa 
Organization 
(ICCO) 02-Jul-10 01-Jan-11 31-Dec-13 $593,460 
                                               
1 Projects and project preparation grants th at have a start and end date to be determined (TBD) have not yet been contracted.  
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- 7 - Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PG/300 Develop a combined e-
learning curriculum and 
web-based information system for food 
standards Develop a combined e-learning 
curriculum and information 
system on food standards as a contribution to up-grading the quality infrastructure in 
developing countries Ghana University of 
Cape Coast 
(UCC) 10-Dec-09 01-Dec-10 30-Nov-13 $262,246 
STDF/PG/302 Support to the cabbage 
sector in the Niayes 
Region of Senegal Increase the production of 
cabbage and hence exports to the 
sub-region by controlling the 
spread and impact of two specific 
pests and assisting producers in 
meeting the Maximum Residue 
Limit established by Codex Senegal Senegal's 
Horticulture 
Union of the 
Niayes region 
(AUMN) 19-Mar-10 01-Feb-12 31-Jan-14 $577,142 
STDF/PG/303 Regional Total Diet Study 
for Sub-Saharan Africa Contribute to strengthen capacity 
of risk managers to implement international standards based on a good knowledge of hazards, risks and exposure levels to harmful substances in commonly produced and consumed food  Benin, 
Cameroon, Nigeria and 
Mali FAO in 
collaboration 
with WHO 19-Mar-13 TBD TBD $1,063,708 
STDF/PG/318 National program for the 
monitoring and integral 
management of 
contaminants in export 
product Establish a comprehensive 
program to control residues of 
pesticides and mycotoxins and 
implement this program for two 
pilot exportable products Ecuador IICA 19-Mar-10 01-Dec-10 31-May-13 $400,455 
STDF/PG/319 Strengthening the Food 
Safety Risk Assessment 
Unit in Colombia Elaborate the functioning 
procedures of the Unit, establish 
its work programme and create a network of risk assessors to 
conduct future risk analyses Colombia IICA 02-Jul-10 01-Feb-11 31-Jul-13 $401,500 
STDF/PG/321 Building trade capacity of 
small-scale shrimp and 
prawn farmers in 
Bangladesh Organize small-scale farmers in 
manageable clusters and assist 
them in developing and adopting 
Better Management Practices 
(BMPs) to address the 
contamination problem at grass-
roots level. Bangladesh FAO 27-Jun-11 01-Apr-12 21-Mar-14 $568,750  
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- 8 - Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PG/326 A Southeast Asian 
partnership to build 
trade capacity for fresh and processed fruit and 
vegetable products Develop a competency-based 
education and training platform 
for selected value chains and provide customized training using a combination of face-to-face 
instruction and e-learning Thailand and 
Viet Nam Michigan State 
University 
(MSU) 02-Jul-10 01-Jan-11 30-Jun-13 $581,665 
STDF/PG/328 Beyond Compliance:  
Integrated Systems 
Approach for Pest Risk 
Management in 
Southeast Asia  Develop and test  new decision-
support tools focused on an 
integrated Systems Approach for 
pest risk management in the 
Southeast Asian sub-region 
(support implementation of ISPM 
No. 14) Southeast Asia CABI Southeast 
Asia 28-Mar-11 11-Jul-11 10-Jul-14 $600,000 
STDF/PG/329 Enhancing Sanitary and 
Phytosanitary capacity of Nepalese ginger exports through Public Private 
Partnerships Increase incomes of Nepalese 
stakeholders in the ginger value chain by adding value to the product exported to India and increasing capacity to access new 
markets. Nepal FAO 27-Jun-11 07-Jun-12 06-Jun-14 $412,629 
STDF/PG/335 Strengthening the 
Capacity for 
Phytosanitary Controls of 
Floriculture Sector in 
Uganda Enhance pest surveillance and 
diagnostic capacity to enable a 
better understanding of pest 
distribution and facilitate the 
implementation of efficient 
control strategies Uganda CABI Africa 30-Mar-12 01-Oct-12 30-Sep-14 $348,632 
STDF/PG/336 Enhancing the control of 
transboundary animal 
diseases in Cameroon Build institutional capacity and 
strengthen the capacity of the 
decentralized veterinary services - mainly those involved in the 
surveillance system Cameroon FAO 27-Jun-11 01-Jun-12 31-May-14 $510,788 
STDF/PG/337 ASEAN Pesticide Residue 
Data Generation Project Establish a regional process to 
generate reliable data for MRLs 
for selected "minor-use" crops, as 
a means to promote 
harmonization with international 
standards and enhance market 
access ASEAN 
member States ASEAN 
Secretariat 21-Oct-11 01-Dec-12 30-Nov-15 $607,000  
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entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PG/343 Competency 
development scheme for 
the cinnamon sector in 
Sri Lanka Enhance the competiveness of 
the cinnamon industry and the 
capacity of the cinnamon value added segment by improving processing and handling 
practices. Sri Lanka UNIDO 21-Oct-11 01-Jul-12 30-Jun-14 $630,000 
STDF/PG/344 Establishment of a 
Regional Virtual Food 
Inspection School in 
Central America and 
Dominican Republic Harmonize modern inspection 
procedures conducted by a 
properly trained cadre of food 
inspectors and food safety 
auditors in the region to 
contribute to facilitating trade and 
improving public health Central 
America IICA 30-Mar-12 01-Jul-12 30-Jun-15 $905,225 
STDF/PG/345 Feed and Food Security 
Program for Latin America and the 
Caribbean Contribute to the harmonization 
of the regulatory framework for the production and commercialization of animal feed, ensuring its safety and access to markets, based on the standards 
and recommendations of Codex 
and OIE. Argentina, 
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay FEEDLATINA 19-Mar-13 TDB TBD $1,000,000 
STDF/PG/350 Global Phytosanitary 
Manuals, Standard 
Operating Procedures 
and Training Kits Address the need in developing 
countries for documented 
technical resources to enhance 
their capacity to understand and 
implement International 
Standards on Phytosanitary 
Measures (ISPMs) Côte d'Ivoire, 
Jamaica, 
Malaysia and 
Sudan IPPC 
Secretariat 28-Mar-11 01-Feb-12 31-Jan-14 $600,000 
STDF/PG/354 Improving Safety and 
Quality of Sri Lankan 
Fruits and Vegetables Analyse SPS constraints along the 
value chains, enhance public and private sector stakeholders capacity to meet international SPS requirements and improve public-private cooperation and 
networking Sri Lanka International 
Trade Centre 30-Mar-12 TBD TBD $466,550  
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- 10 - Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PG/358 Improving veterinary 
legislation in OIRSA 
member countries Strengthen the veterinary 
services in the region by 
harmonizing the legal framework 
in accordance with OIE standards 
for the control and eradication of 
animal diseases Central 
America OIRSA 30-Mar-12 TBD TBD $488,330 
STDF/PG/359 African Pesticide Residue 
Data Generation Project: Strengthening regional capacity to meet pesticides export requirements based on 
international standards Enhance regional capacity in 
pesticide residues data generation and monitoring for establishing, implementing, and complying with international 
pesticide residue standards Ghana, Kenya, 
Tanzania and 
Uganda AU-IBAR 11-Oct-12 TBD TBD $446,150 
STDF/PG/436 Strengthening regional 
capacity in Latin America 
to meet pesticides export 
requirements based on 
international standards Strengthen the capacity of Latin 
American countries in pesticide 
residues data generation and 
monitoring, to support the 
establishment, implementation 
and compliance with international 
standards Bolivia, 
Plurinational 
State of; 
Colombia; 
Costa Rica; 
Dominican 
Republic; 
Ecuador; 
El Salvador; 
Guatemala; 
Honduras; 
Nicaragua; 
Panama and 
Peru IICA 19-Mar-13 TBD TBD $373,515 
  
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- 11 - STATUS OF APPROVED PROJECT PREPARATION GRANTS (PPGS) 
Ref. No.  Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$)  
STDF/PPG/346-
347-348 Feasibility study on the 
concept of the COMESA 
Green Pass Conduct a feasibility study to 
clarify the concept of the Green 
Pass and address legal and technical issues as well as its economic and commercial 
viability COMESA 
members COMESA 27-Jun-11 01-Jan-12 Upon 
approval $90,000 
STDF/PPG/377 Comprehensive 
Assessment and 
Development of a Project 
Proposal to Strengthen 
the National Plant 
Protection System in the 
Gambia Conduct a comprehensive 
assessment of the phytosanitary 
capacity gaps using the IPPC-PCE 
Tool and develop a project to 
implement action points to 
enhance the national plant 
protection system The Gambia IPPC 30-Mar-12 01-Feb-13 31-Jul-13 $50,000 
STDF/PPG/379 Promoting the effective 
participation of SADC Member States in the 
WTO SPS Committee This PPG is requested to 
strengthen the capacity of SPS authorities in SADC Member States to be able to effectively implement their SPS obligations and assert their rights as WTO 
Members. SADC member 
States TBD 22-Mar-13 TBD TBD $50,000 
STDF/PPG/392 Integrating SPS in Sierra 
Leone: A whole chain 
approach to developing 
the National Food Safety 
Management System Assess the national food safety 
management system and develop 
plans for institutional capacity 
building and determine priorities 
in order to achieve compliance 
with SPS requirements Sierra Leone TBD 19-Mar-13 TBD TBD $39,150 
STDF/PPG/400 Capacity building for 
aflatoxin management 
and control in 
groundnuts in Malawi Develop a proposal for a national 
programme to address aflatoxin 
contamination in Malawi Malawi Luz Diaz & 
International 
Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics 
(ICRISAT) 11-Oct-12 25-Feb-13 24-Aug-13 $46,265  
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- 12 - Ref. No.  Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$)  
STDF/PPG/404 Developing Virus 
Indexing Capacity for 
Planting Materials in 
Malawi Undertake a feasibility study to 
assess the viability of building 
capacity for indexing and 
production of virus-free planting 
materials for bananas Malawi Department of 
Agricultural 
Research 
Services 
(DARS) - 
Malawi 19-Mar-13 TBD TBD $31,096 
STDF/PPG/432 Information systems for 
surveillance and pest 
reporting in Asia/Pacific 
countries Enable countries to implement 
international phytosanitary 
standards and to fulfil their SPS 
obligations mainly related to 
transparency and risk assessment Asia Pacific 
countries Australia's 
Department of 
Agriculture 
Fisheries and 
Forestry (DAFF) 19-Mar-13 TBD TBD $49,990 
 
 
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