WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/SPS/GEN/1193 
1 October 2012 
 (12-5266) 
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  
  
 
UPDATE ON THE OPERATION OF THE STANDARDS AND  
TRADE DEVELOPMENT FACILITY 
 
Note by the Secretariat
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I. OVERVIEW 
1. The Standards and Trade Development Facility  (STDF) supports developing countries in 
building their capacity to implement international sa nitary and phytosanitary 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 environmenta l protection in developing countries.  The STDF 
helps in increasing awareness, mobilizing additio nal resources, strengthe ning collaboration and 
identifying and disseminating good practice to e nhance the effectiveness of SPS-related technical 
cooperation.  The STDF also provides support and funding for the development and implementation 
of projects that promote compliance with international SPS requirements.  
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, dono rs contributing to the STDF and developing 
country experts participate actively in the Facility 's work.  The STDF is managed and housed by the 
WTO.
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3. This document provides an overview of STDF ac tivities in support of its work programme 
since the previous SPS Committee meeting in July 2012 as well as information on planned work.  It 
also provides an overview of current STDF projects and project preparation grants. 
4. Members who would like to receive more info rmation 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 electronic 
newsletter which contains an overv iew of major developments in the area of SPS capacity building, 
including activities of the STDF and its partners. 
II. COORDINATION AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES 
A. STDF  SEMINAR ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES  
5. The STDF, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the International Plant Protection 
Convention (IPPC) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), organized a seminar on 
                                                      
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/1193 
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  International Trade and Invasive Alien Species (IAS)  in Geneva on 12-13 July 2012.  The seminar, 
attended by 110 participants, sought to raise awar eness about the mutually supportive objectives of 
the WTO SPS Agreement and the Convention on Biologi cal Diversity (CBD), and the contribution of 
effective SPS control systems to help protect agai nst the entry of harmful species, including pests, 
diseases and other IAS. 
6. Participants agreed on the following conclusions  and actions to improve the management of 
trade-related IAS: 
 Measures applied to prevent the entry, spread a nd establishment of IAS via trade, that aim to 
protect human, animal and plant life or health or territory, fall within the scope of the SPS Agreement and should abide by its provisions; 
 Risk-based approaches under the SPS Agreement are a key tool in preventing the movement 
of organisms that have potential to become invasive; 
 Countries are encouraged to use the relevant I PPC and OIE guidelines in dealing with IAS; 
 International organizations should further colla borate to enhance the implementation of the 
SPS Agreement and the CBD; 
 Increased SPS capacity building efforts will ensure that international standards are adequately 
implemented to prevent trade from spreading harmful alien species; and 
 Regional approaches are effective in the preven tion and control of IAS, which do not respect 
political borders, and regional networks are usef ul means to share relevant experiences and 
knowledge. 
7. On 12 July the IPPC Secretariat held a succes sful side-event entitled "Emerging Pathways 
and Challenges in the Area of Trade-Related IA S" which included a presentation on recent work 
related to internet trade and invasive aquatic plants.   
8. More information on the seminar, incl uding presentations, an STDF Briefing Note 
highlighting the findings and conclusions, and othe r relevant documentation, is available on the STDF 
website ( http://www.standardsfacility.org/en/TAIAS.htm ). 
B. MULTI CRITERIA DECISION ANALYSIS (MCDA) 
9. The STDF continued its work on the applicati on of Multi Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) 
to inform decision-making on SPS capacity buildin g and resource allocation.  The STDF facilitated 
application of the MCDA tool in Viet Nam in September 2012 and will orga nize a regional workshop 
for selected experts in food safety, animal and/or  plant health and trade from Asian and Pacific 
countries in Bangkok, Thailand on 12-13 November 201 2.  The objectives of the regional workshop 
will be to: 
 increase knowledge about the MCDA Tool and its use to prioritize SPS capacity building 
needs; 
 provide practical skills to enable participants to apply the MCDA Tool in their countries and 
use the associated computer software; and 
 obtain feedback to further improve the MCDA Tool.     G/SPS/GEN/1193 
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  10. The selection of SPS experts to participate in this workshop has been completed.  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 ). 
C. SPS  AND TRADE FACILITATION  
11. As part of its 2012 Work Plan, the STDF initia ted preparatory work on the linkages between 
SPS and Trade Facilitation, in collaboration with the World Bank, the Inter-American Development 
Bank (IDB) and other interested regional development banks and or ganizations. The purpose of this 
work, to be carried out in 2013, will be to enha nce understanding among SPS practitioners and staff of 
customs authorities in developing countries about the role of SPS agencies in trade facilitation, and to 
identify key needs, opportunities and good practices  to enhance the effective engagement of SPS 
agencies in collaborative border management. 
12. This work will be further discussed in the STDF Working Group on 11 -12 October 2012 and 
may include: (i) regional research in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America to identify, 
analyse and document examples of how SPS agen cies are supporting and/or hampering trade 
facilitation, and the publication of three regional reports; (ii) publication of a synthesis study, targeted 
at SPS and customs agencies, that analyses av ailable experiences, identifies good practices and 
lessons learned, and makes recommendations to promote and enhance the role of SPS agencies in 
collaborative border management; and (iii) organi zation of a global-level event on SPS and Trade 
Facilitation in the second half of 2013 (venue and date  to be confirmed) to raise awareness on the role 
of SPS agencies in trade facilitation, and present a nd discuss the findings and recommendations of the 
regional research work. 
13. Key questions to be addressed during the research may include:  
 What is the current role of SPS agenci es in collaborative border management?  
 How are SPS agencies working with customs and other border agencies in the area of trade 
facilitation? 
 How are SPS agencies using risk management  principles and modern tools (e.g. X-ray 
equipment, IT) to improve inspection-detection?  
 What is the actual and potential role of the pr ivate sector in enhancing compliance with SPS 
regulatory control objectives at the border?  
 What is the role of regional institutions, do nors and development partners in supporting the 
effective engagement of SPS agencies in collaborative border management and trade 
facilitation initiatives? 
 Which factors influence the engagement of SPS authorities in collaborative border 
management? 
14. Members are encouraged to share information with the STDF Secretariat on their experiences 
in the area of SPS and Trade Facilitation, as outlin ed above, by email (STDFSecretariat@wto.org). 
D. STDF  VIRTUAL LIBRARY  
15. In November 2012, the STDF will launch the STDF Virtual Library, a central repository 
containing SPS-related electronic documentation, including SPS needs assessments, action plans, 
training materials, evaluations of projects funded by the STDF and other donors, research papers and G/SPS/GEN/1193 
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  articles from various publishers and sources.  Info rmation is provided in English, French and/or 
Spanish, as available.  The Virtual Library will a llow the STDF Secretariat to better manage a large 
amount of documentation, inform and assist benefici aries, international organizations, stakeholders, 
researchers and consultants in the development and implementati on of SPS-related capacity building 
initiatives, and further facilitate the disseminati on of relevant experiences and good practices.   
16.  The Virtual Library will be accessible on th e STDF website. Members are encouraged to 
share documents related to SPS technical coopera tion and capacity building for inclusion in the 
Virtual Library, as outlined above, with the S ecretariat by email (STDFSecretariat@wto.org). 
E. J
OINT AUC  /STDF  MEETING ON REGIONAL SPS  COORDINATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING  
17. The STDF facilitated the organization of a joint meeting with the African Union Commission 
(AUC) on regional SPS coordination and capacity buildin g in Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 28 
September 2012. The meeting was attended by approximately 25 officials of the AUC and its technical agencies, SPS representatives of Regi onal Economic Communities (RECs) and relevant 
international organizations. The purpose was to discu ss the role and function of the AUC, its technical 
offices and the RECs in adding value to SPS coor dination and capacity building initiatives at the 
continental, regional and national level
3. The Secretariat and STDF partners will report on the 
outcomes of this event to the STDF Working Group on 11-12 October. 
F. STUDY ON SPILL OVER EFFECTS OF EXPORT -ORIENTED SPS  TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON 
DOMESTIC FOOD SAFETY SITUATION  
18. The STDF, in close collaboration with FAO a nd WHO, will commission a study on the spill 
over effects of export-oriented SPS technical assist ance on the domestic food safety situation. The aim 
will be to draw key lessons to improve the design  and delivery of future trade related technical 
assistance programmes. A background note summari zing the rationale, objectives and a proposed 
work plan will be discussed by the Working Group on  11-12 October. Implementation of this work is 
expected to start in November 2012 and will in clude an open call for relevant projects and 
programmes to be analysed during the course of this work.  
G. PARTICIPATION IN OTHER INITIATIVES  
19. The STDF continued its collaboration with variou s other activities and initiatives in the area 
of SPS-related technical cooperation to monitor deve lopments, ensure synergies, share experiences 
and ensure maximal coordination.  The STDF particip ated in and contributed to a series of meetings 
and events, providing training, highlighting e xperiences and good practice and sharing information 
about STDF's work.  This included, inter alia , participation in a Workshop on SPS Measures for 
countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program, organized by the 
ADB (25-26 July), the Second Meeting of the SADC SPS Coordinating Committee (24-27 July) and 
the Fourth Technical Meeting of the COMESA SPS Sub-Committee (20-22 August). 
III. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT 
20. Funds up to US$50,000 are available for project  preparation grants (PPGs), which can be 
used for any of the following purposes (or a combin ation thereof):  (i) application of SPS-related 
capacity evaluation and prioritization tools;  (ii) pr eparation of feasibility studies that precede project 
development to assess the potential impact and economic viability of proposals in terms of their 
                                                      
3 Based on the recommendations from the STDF stud y on "Regional SPS Frameworks and Strategies in 
Africa" available on the STDF website 
(http://www.standardsfacility.org/Files/Publications /STDF_Regional_SPS_Stategies_in_Africa_EN.pdf ).  G/SPS/GEN/1193 
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  expected costs and benefits;  and/or (iii) prepara tion of project proposals that can be funded by the 
STDF or other donors. A total of 52 PPGs have b een approved and funded by the STDF since its 
inception.  
21. It is expected that the STDF Working Group will approve additional PPGs for funding at its 
next meeting on 11-12 October. 
IV. PROJECT FUNDING 
22. Project grant financing up to a maximum of  US$1,000,000 is available from the STDF.  
Favourable consideration is given to projects that focus on one or more of the following:  (i) the 
identification, development and dissemination of g ood practice in SPS-related technical cooperation, 
including the development and application of innova tive and replicable approaches; (ii) STDF work 
on cross-cutting topics of common interest; (iii) the use of regional approaches to address SPS 
constraints; and/or (iv) collaborative and interd isciplinary approaches focused on the interface / 
linkages between human, animal and plant health and trade, and benefiting from the involvement of 
two or more STDF partners or ot her relevant organizations.  A total of 60 projects have been 
approved for STDF funding since its inception.  
23. It is expected that the STDF Working Group will approve additional projects for funding at its 
next meeting on 11-12 October. 
24. An overview of current STDF projects and PPG s is provided in the Annex.  Since its 
inception, the STDF has devoted 47 per cent of proj ect resources to LDCs and Other Low Income 
Countries (OLICs), as shown in Figure 1 below.  He nce, the STDF continues to meet its target to 
devote at least 40 per cent of Facility project resour ces to LDCs and OLICs.  Figure 2 indicates that 
52 per cent of the number of STDF projects and PPGs has gone to Sub-Saharan Africa, 17 per cent to 
Asia, and 14 per cent to Latin America and the Cari bbean.  In addition, 11 per cent of STDF projects 
and PPGs can be classified as global. 
Figure 1:  STDF projects and PPGs (US$)       Figure 2:  STDF Projects and PPGs (number) 
 
  
  
 
25. 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 Gr oup meeting in order to be considered at that 
meeting.  The next deadline for the submission of applications is 28 December 2012. G/SPS/GEN/1193 
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  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 guidance note for applicants: 
http://www.standardsfacility.org/Fil es/Forms/STDFGuidanceNote_en.pdf  
3. Consult relevant stakeholders in the country/region. 
4. Send us a brief concept note of your poten tial 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 STDF PROJ ECTS AND PROJECT PREPARATION GRANTS 
 
 
STATUS OF APPROVED PROJECTS 
 
(a) Projects awaiting contracting 
Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PG/309 Strengthening SPS 
capacity in Guinea-
Bissau Strengthening SPS capacity of 
technical services at national and 
regional level and updating SPS-
related legislation Guinea Bissau EIF Project 
Implementation 
Unit 22-Oct-10 TBC TBC $274,300 
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 TBC TBC $607,000 
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 TBC TBC $466,550 
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 TBC TBC $488,330 
 
TBC:  To be confirmed  
  
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(b) Ongoing projects 
Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PG/155 Nicaragua market 
oriented training service 
on market application of 
SPS Establish SPS professional 
training units, to develop training 
manuals, quality and good 
process controls for pilot products Nicaragua IICA 10-Oct-08 01-Jun-10 31-Dec-12 $560,994 
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 31-Mar-13 $324,240 
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/283 Support for SPS risk 
assessment in the mango 
export sector Improve Mali's capacity to 
comply with international and 
private SPS standards in the mango sector Mali Agence 
National de la 
Sécurité Sanitaire des 
Aliments 
(ANSSA) 10-Dec-09 15-May-10 15-Nov-12 $474,208 
STDF/PG/284 Strengthening the 
National SPS Committee 
of Honduras Strengthen the National SPS 
Committee of Honduras, 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 30-Dec-12 $273,035  
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entity/ person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
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, Togo International 
Cocoa 
Organization 02-Jul-10 01-Jan-11 31-Dec-12 $664,675 
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-12 $355,732 
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/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 30-Nov-12 $432,491 
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-Jan-13 $433,620  
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Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
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 $637,000 
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, 
Viet Nam Michigan State 
University 
(MSU) 02-Jul-10 01-Jan-11 31-Dec-12 $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-13 $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 $462,144 
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 $348,632  
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entity/ person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
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 $572,083 
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/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 $672,000 
 
  
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STATUS OF APPROVED PROJECT PREPARATION GRANTS (PPGs)  
(c) PPGs awaiting contracting 
Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PPG/370 Strengthening the 
Competent Authority 
Analytical Laboratory for fish and other potential 
agricultural exportable 
products in the Solomon Islands Develop a project that addresses 
SPS constraints in selected 
fish/agri-products, as well as outstanding capacity needs within 
the National Public Health 
Laboratory (NPHL) Solomon 
Islands TBD 30-Mar-12 TBC TBC $29,900 
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 TBD 30-Mar-12 TBC TBC $30,000 
 
TBC:  To be confirmed 
 
(d) PPGs currently being implemented 
Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PPG/303 Project preparation grant 
to conduct a total diet study for Sub-Saharan 
Africa Elaborate a manual describing a 
methodology to conduct a regional TDS to evaluate the 
risks of chemical contamination 
of food Sub-Saharan 
Africa Centre Pasteur 
du Cameroun 26-Jun-09 12-Oct-09 Upon 
approval $20,000  
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entity/ person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PPG/308 Developing an SPS 
action plan for the 
Central African Republic 
(CAR) Develop an SPS Action Plan for 
the CAR to enable the country to 
maximize its participation in the 
multilateral trading system through the protection of 
consumers from food safety 
risks, animal and plant health Central African 
Republic Mr Etienne 
Legendre 22-Oct-10 01-Jul-11 Upon 
approval $30,000 
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 TBD 27-Jun-11 01-Jan-12 Upon 
approval $90,000 
STDF/PPG/359 Africa Joint Pesticide 
Residue Data Generation Project Generate high-quality pesticide 
residue data on "minor-use"/speciality crops, which 
represent a vital source of 
income for rural farming 
communities Ghana, Kenya, 
Senegal, South Africa, 
Tanzania and 
Uganda AU-IBAR 21-Oct-11 02-Jan-12 Upon 
approval $27,750 
 
  
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