G/SPS/GEN/1384
6 March 2015
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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) is a global partnership that supports 
developing countries to implement international food safety, animal and plant health standards, 
guidelines and recommendations and improve their ability to gain and maintain access to markets. 
In doing so, the partnership contributes to broa der development goals of sustainable economic 
growth, poverty reduction and food security. Reduct ion of pest and disease burdens, and improved 
food safety, have a key role to play in raising agricultural production, reducing the prevalence of 
food-borne diseases, increasing f ood availability, and the protection of the environment. In this 
way, the STDF also helps to improve the human, an imal and plant health situation in developing 
countries. 
1.2.  The STDF brings together the Food and Agri culture 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) (the founding partners), donors, selected 
developing country experts and other organizati ons involved in SPS capacity building. The 
Secretariats of the Codex Alimentarius Commission and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) also participate in the partnership, either in their own right or through the involvement of their parent organizations. 
1.3.  Specifically, the STDF acts as a coordinating and financing mechanism. The partnership at 
the heart of the STDF is its key added-value. By bringing together the SPS expertise and skills of 
its founding partners and other organizations, the STDF provides a unique forum to exchange 
information, encourage collaboration and synergies in SPS capacity building, enabling the 
stakeholders involved to achieve more effective and sustainable results together, than would be possible alone. As a financing mechanism, STDF provides grants for projects and to support 
project formulation based on appropriate assessmen t of the SPS-related capacity building needs. 
Applications are particularly encouraged from Least Developed Countries (LDCs). 
1.4.  This document provides an update on STDF's work since the last SPS Committee meeting in 
October 2014. Annex 1 provides a brief overview  of all on-going STDF projects and project 
preparation grants (PPGs). Delegates who would like to receive more information are invited to 
visit the STDF website and subscribe to the STDF electronic mailing list.
2 The STDF Working Group 
will meet on 24-25 March 2015. 
2  STDF RECEPTION 
2.1.  On the margins of the SPS Committee meeting, the STDF will host a reception on 
25 March 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. (WTO, Atrium) to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the STDF. 
All SPS delegates and observers are cordially invited to attend. 
                                               
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 See: http://www.standardsfacility.org/ . G/SPS/GEN/1384 
 
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  3  NEW STDF STRATEGY (2015-2019) 
3.1.  On 12 February 2015, the STDF Policy Committee considered and endorsed a revised 
strategy for the STDF for the period 2015-2019. In line with the main recommendations of STDF's independent mid-term review
3, the new strategy strengthens STDF's results based management 
(RBM) framework and includes a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework. The strategy 
continues to put emphasis on the STDF as a coordination and knowledge platform to enhance the effectiveness of SPS capacity building. The STDF wi ll also continue to support the development and 
implementation of projects that assist developing countries in strengthening their SPS capacity and 
gaining and maintaining access to markets. 
3.2.  To implement the STDF work programme in 2015 and beyond, and to continue financing 
project grants in LDCs and other developing count ries, additional contributions to the STDF trust 
fund will be necessary, ideally in the form of multi-annual commitments. 
4  IMPLEMENTING SPS MEASURES TO FACILITATE SAFE TRADE 4.1.  The STDF is implementing research work on the implementation of SPS measures in the 
context of trade facilitation. This work aims to identify key needs, opportunities and good practices 
to improve the implementation of SPS measures in a way that facilitates safe trade and strengthens health protection. More specifically , the research focuses on how SPS controls are 
implemented in practice for selected agri-food products, notably in light of relevant provisions of 
the SPS Agreement (including Article 8 and Annex C on Control, Inspection and Approval Procedures). This work may provide timely input towards the inclusion of SPS-related components in broader trade facilitation programmes. 
4.2.  Research in Southeast Asia (encompassing Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, the 
Philippines and Thailand) was completed last year. The final report, including a set of recommendations for the countries concerned, as well as for the STDF and the larger development 
community, was published on STDF's website. Re search in Southern Africa (encompassing in 
particular Malawi, South Africa and Zambia) is un der way. A draft report was circulated to the 
countries concerned and to STDF's partner organizations for comments, and will be further 
discussed in the STDF Working Group on 24-25 March. It will be finalized shortly afterwards. More 
information on this STDF work is available on the website.
4 
5  5TH AID FOR TRADE GLOBAL REVIEW – STDF SIDE-EVENT 
5.1.  The Fifth Global Review of Aid for Trade will be held at the WTO from 30 June to 2 July 2015 
and is themed: "Reducing Trade Costs for Inclusive, Sustainable Growth". Several case stories 
submitted to the WTO Secretariat in preparation for the Fifth Review focus on reducing SPS-related trade transaction costs. The STDF is currently analysing these stories and considering organizing a 
side-event during the Fifth Review, for instance on  good practice in SPS border management. This 
will be further discussed in the STDF Working Group on 24-25 March 2015. The side-event would 
complement the development of new film and training material in the STDF to demonstrate the 
usefulness of specific approaches in building SPS capacity.
5  
6  JOINT EIF/STDF ANALYSIS ON SPS ISSUES IN DTIS STUDIES 6.1.  The STDF and the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) Secretariat are preparing a joint 
study that analyses the coverage of SPS issues in EIF Diagnostic Trade Integration Studies (DTIS) 
and identifies good practice for future studies and their implementation.
6 Following a preliminary 
review of all DTIS reports, Cambodia, Tanzania and Senegal were selected for an in-depth field 
study, while an additional twenty DTIS reports we re selected for further desk review. Preliminary 
                                               
3 The report was issued in January 2014. Previous evaluations were completed in December 2005 and 
November 2008. See for the evaluation reports: http://www.standardsf acility.org/history . 
4 See: http://www.standardsfacility.org/facilitating-safe-trade . The work also bene fited from a study by 
the Inter-American Development Bank on the quarantine control situation in Latin America. 
5 Building on the success of the STDF film "Trading  Safely: Protecting Health, Promoting Development" 
(developed in 2009). 
6 The EIF is a trade capacity building programm e for Least Developed Coun tries (LDCs). For more 
information, see http://www.enhanced if.org/en/about/how-does-it-work . G/SPS/GEN/1384 
 
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  results will be shared and discussed in the STDF Working Group. The aim is to complete the joint 
EIF/STDF study by mid-2015. 
7  STDF WEBSITE AND VIRTUAL LIBRARY 7.1.  The new STDF website was launched in August 2014 in English, French and Spanish. An 
upgraded version of the STDF Virtual Library, i.e. an online information repository providing quick 
and easy online access to a variety of information resources focused on SPS technical cooperation and capacity building, was integrated into the new website.
7 Members are encouraged to submit 
relevant documents to the Secretariat ( STDFSecretariat@wto.org ) for inclusion in the Library, 
including: project documents and final reports, training materials, project evaluations/reviews, 
SPS capacity needs assessments, cost-benefit anal yses, case studies, relevant research papers 
and other articles on SPS capacity building. 
8  PROJECT DEVELOPMENT 
8.1.  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. 
8.2.  A total of 66 PPGs have been approved and f unded by the STDF since its inception. The STDF 
Working Group may approve additional PPGs for fu nding at its next meeting on 24-25 March 2015. 
9  PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION 9.1.  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 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 partne rs or other relevant organizations. 
9.2.  A total of 70 projects have been approved for STDF funding since its inception. The STDF 
Working Group may approve additional projects for funding at its next meeting on 24-25 March 2015. 
9.3.  Annex 1 provides an overview of on-going STDF projects and PPGs. Since its inception, the 
STDF has devoted 58% of its project and PPG resources to LDCs and other low income countries (OLICs), as shown in Figure 1 below. Hence, the STDF is consistently meeting its target to devote 
at least 40% of its project and PPG resources to LD Cs and OLICs. In particular the allocation of 
PPG resources to LDCs and OLICs remains high (i.e. 72% of the overall budget for PPGs). 
                                               
7 See: http://www.standardsfacility.org/library . G/SPS/GEN/1384 
 
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  Figure 1: STDF projects and PPGs (US$) Figure 2: STDF Projects and PPGs (number) 
       
  
 
9.4.  Figure 2 above indicates that 52% of the number of STDF projects and PPGs has gone to 
Sub-Saharan Africa, 20% to Asia, and 15% to Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition, 10% 
of STDF projects and PPGs can be classified as global. 
9.5.  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 17 July 2015 . Further 
information on eligibility criteria, application forms, etc. is available on the STDF website. 
 
Recommended steps to follow when seeking PG or PPG funding opportunities with the STDF: 
1. Browse our PPG http://www.standardsfacility.org/projectpreparationgrants  and PG 
http://www.standardsfacility.org/projectgrants  webpages for examples of previous 
projects. 
2. Carefully read our guidan ce note for applicants: 
http://www.standardsfacility.org/sites/d efault/files/STDFG uidanceNote_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/application-forms ) and 
submit it electronically before the deadline. 
 
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OVERVIEW OF ONGOING STDF PROJECTS AND PROJECT PREPARATION GRANTS1 
PROJECTS 
Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
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 United Nations 
Development 
Programme 
(UNDP) 30-Mar-12 17-Sep-12 16-Sep-15 $1,033,673 
STDF/PG/302 Support to the 
cabbage sector in 
the Niayes Region 
of Senegal Increase the production of 
cabbage and foment exports 
from the Niayes region by 
controlling the spread and 
impact of specific pests and 
assisting producers in 
meeting the Maximum 
Residue Limits established by 
Codex. Senegal Association des 
Unions 
Maraichères 
des Niayes 
(AUMN), 
Senegal 19-Mar-10 01-Feb-12 31-Jul-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, 
Mali, Nigeria Food and 
Agriculture 
Organization of 
the United Nations (FAO) 19-Mar-13 01-Apr-14 31-Mar-17 $1,063,708 
                                               
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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- 6 - Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PG/316 Strengthening 
phytosanitary 
inspection and 
diagnostic services 
in Azerbaijan Improve provision of 
inspection and diagnostic 
services by the Phytosanitary 
Control Service and Customs 
for maintaining the necessary 
level of phytosanitary 
protection for agricultural 
production. Azerbaijan Food and 
Agriculture 
Organization of 
the United 
Nations (FAO) 15-Oct-13 01-Sep-14 28-Feb-17 $1,000,000 
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 Food and 
Agriculture Organization of 
the United 
Nations (FAO) 27-Jun-11 01-Apr-12 30-Sep-15 $568,750 
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 
Southeast Asia (support 
implementation of ISPM 14). Indonesia, 
Malaysia, 
Philippines, 
Thailand, 
Viet Nam Centre for 
Agricultural 
Bioscience 
International 
(CABI) Asia  28-Mar-11 11-Jul-11 10-Jul-14 $600,000 
STDF/PG/329 Enhancing SPS 
capacity of ginger exports through a 
Public-Private 
Partnership in Nepal Increase incomes of Nepalese 
stakeholders in the ginger value chain by adding value 
to the product exported to 
India and increase capacity to access new markets. Nepal Food and 
Agriculture Organization of 
the United 
Nations (FAO) 27-Jun-11 07-Jun-12 06-Jun-15 $412,629 
STDF/PG/335 Strengthening 
Phytosanitary 
Controls in the 
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 Centre for 
Agricultural 
Bioscience 
International 
(CABI) Africa 30-Mar-12 01-Oct-12 31-Mar-15 $348,632  
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- 7 - Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PG/336 Enhancing the 
control of 
transboundary animal diseases in Cameroon Build institutional capacity 
and strengthen the 
veterinary services involved in the surveillance system. Cameroon Food and 
Agriculture 
Organization of the United Nations (FAO) 27-Jun-11 01-Jun-12 28-Feb-15 $510,788 
STDF/PG/337 ASEAN Pesticide 
Residue Data 
Generation Project Establish a regional process 
to generate reliable data for 
Maximum Residue Limits 
(MRLs) for selected "minor-
use" crops, as a means to 
promote harmonization with 
international standards and 
enhance market access. ASEAN 
member 
states Association of 
Southeast 
Asian Nations 
(ASEAN) 21-Oct-11 01-Dec-12 30-Nov-15 $607,000 
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 United Nations 
Industrial 
Development 
Organization (UNIDO) 21-Oct-11 01-Jul-12 30-Jun-15 $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, 
Dominican 
Republic Inter-American 
Institute for 
Cooperation on 
Agriculture 
(IICA) 30-Mar-12 01-Jul-12 30-Jun-16 $905,225 
STDF/PG/345 Feed and Food 
Security 
Programme 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 the OIE. Argentina, 
Brazil, 
Chile, 
Costa Rica, Mexico, 
Paraguay, 
Peru, Uruguay Asociación de 
las Industrias 
de 
Alimentación Animal de 
América Latina 
y Caribe (FEEDLATINA) 19-Mar-13 15-Feb-14 14-Feb-17 $991,100  
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- 8 - Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PG/346 Breaking barriers, 
facilitating trade in 
COMESA member 
states Increase intra-COMESA trade 
in agri-food products by 
reducing trading costs 
associated with SPS 
measures for selected 
commodities on selected 
trade routes. COMESA 
members Common 
Market for 
Eastern and 
Southern Africa 
(COMESA) 27-Mar-14 01-Nov-14 31-Oct-17 $902,690 
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, 
Sudan International 
Plant Protection 
Convention (IPPC) 28-Mar-11 01-Feb-12 31-Jan-15 $600,000 
STDF/PG/354 Improving Safety 
and Quality of 
Fruits and 
Vegetables in Sri 
Lanka 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 
(ITC) 30-Mar-12 01-Mar-13 28-Feb-15 $562,484 
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. Belize, 
Costa Rica, 
Dominican 
Republic, El Salvador, 
Guatemala, 
Honduras, Nicaragua, 
Panama Organismo 
Internacional 
Regional de 
Sanidad Agropecuaria 
(OIRSA) 30-Mar-12 01-May-13 30-Apr-15 $488,330  
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- 9 - Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PG/359 African Pesticide 
Residue Data 
Generation Project Enhance regional capacity in 
pesticide residues data 
generation and monitoring 
for establishing, 
implementing, and complying 
with international pesticide 
residue standards. Benin, 
Cameroon, 
Ghana, 
Kenya, Mali, 
Senegal, 
Tanzania, 
Uganda, 
Zambia African Union 
Inter-African 
Bureau for 
Animal 
Resources (AU-
IBAR) 11-Oct-12 01-May-13 30-Apr-16 $446,150 
STDF/PG/381 CocoaSafe: SPS 
capacity building and knowledge 
sharing for the 
cocoa sector in South East Asia  Maintain and increase market 
access of cocoa exports by improving practices along the 
supply chain to meet 
international food safety standards. Indonesia, 
Malaysia, Papua New 
Guinea  International 
Cocoa Organization 
(ICCO) 11-Oct-12 01-Nov-13 31-Oct-15 $604,491 
STDF/PG/401 Training of 
Phytosanitary 
Capacity Evaluation 
(PCE) Facilitators Improve the capability of 
developing countries to use 
the Phytosanitary Capacity 
Evaluation (PCE) tool to 
evaluate their capacities, 
identify gaps and plan their 
national phytosanitary and 
development programmes. Developing 
countries International 
Plant Protection 
Convention 
(IPPC) 11-Oct-12 01-Apr-14 30-Sep-16 $655,436 
STDF/PG/436 Strengthening 
regional capacity in Latin America to 
meet pesticides 
export requirements Strengthen the capacity of 
Latin American countries in pesticide residues data 
generation and monitoring, to 
support the establishment and implementation of 
international standards. Bolivia, 
Plurinational State of; 
Colombia; 
Costa Rica; Dominican 
Republic; 
Ecuador; El Salvador; 
Guatemala; 
Honduras; Nicaragua; Panama; 
Peru Inter-American 
Institute for Cooperation on 
Agriculture 
(IICA) 19-Mar-13 01-Oct-13 30-Sep-16 $346,450  
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- 10 - Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PG/460 Implementation of 
ISPM 15 Conduct an empirical analysis 
of how the regulation affects 
the economic growth of a 
group of countries in Africa Botswana, 
Cameroon, 
Kenya, 
MozambiqueInternational 
Institute of 
Social Studies 
(ISS) - 
Erasmus 
University of 
Rotterdam 27-Mar-14 TBD TBD $285,159 
STDF/PG/486 Improving food 
safety and 
compliance with SPS measures to 
increase export 
revenues in the oilseeds value chain in Myanmar   Myanmar International 
Trade Centre 
(ITC) 20-Oct-14 TBD TBD $825,071 
STDF/PG/489 Technical 
assistance on SPS 
and the value-
chain, to improve 
market access for 
small-scale / 
artisanal fisheries in 
West Africa   Côte 
d'Ivoire, 
Guinea, 
Mauritania, 
Senegal United Nations 
Industrial 
Development 
Organization 
(UNIDO) 20-Oct-14 TBD TBD $892,857 
  
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- 11 - PROJECT PREPARATION GRANTS (PPGs) 
Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start 
Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PPG/355 Prevention and 
Control Capacity Building on Aflatoxin 
Contamination of 
China Peanut Carry out an analysis of the 
main constraints and opportunities concerning 
aflatoxin contamination in 
the Jilin and Shandong provinces and develop a project proposal. China China National 
Standardization Administration 
Institute 
(CNIS) 27-Mar-14 TBD TBD $50,000 
STDF/PPG/377 Strengthening 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 International 
Plant Protection 
Convention 
(IPPC) 30-Mar-12 01-Feb-13 31-Jan-14 $50,000 
STDF/PPG/379 Promoting the 
effective participation 
of SADC member 
states in the WTO SPS Committee 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 Kevin Walker 22-Mar-13 15-Jul-13 Upon 
approval$25,000 
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 Food and 
Agriculture 
Organization of 
the United 
Nations (FAO) 19-Mar-13 01-Nov-13 15-Apr-14 $39,000  
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- 12 - Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start 
Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
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 in Malawi. Malawi Department of 
Agricultural 
Research Services 
(DARS), Malawi 19-Mar-13 01-Nov-13 Upon 
approval$18,701 
STDF/PPG/428 Trade and Improved 
Livelihoods in Aquatic 
Production in Africa 
(TILAPIA) Assist in consolidating a 
concept note for a regional 
project to build capacity on 
fish health and aquatic 
biosecurity to sustain and 
develop aquaculture and 
fisheries in Africa. African 
countries African Union 
Inter-African 
Bureau for 
Animal 
Resources (AU-
IBAR) 15-Oct-13 15-Apr-14 15-Jan-15 $50,000 
STDF/PPG/431 Aflatoxin management 
in chillies in Pakistan Establish quality systems to 
address mycotoxin 
contamination of agri-food commodities and resulting international trade barriers Pakistan Pakistan 
Agricultural 
Research Council (PARC) 27-Mar-14 TBD TBD $34,000 
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 15-Mar-14 31-Mar-15 $49,990 
STDF/PPG/435 Strengthening SPS 
compliance of sesame production in Sudan 
for enhanced access 
to international markets Carry out an assessment of 
compliance challenges of sesame production for 
exports and elaborate a 
project proposal aiming to strengthen SPS compliance 
to enhance access to 
international markets. Sudan United Nations 
Industrial Development 
Organization 
(UNIDO) 15-Oct-13 TBD TBD $50,000  
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- 13 - Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start 
Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PPG/453 Building capacity and 
facilitating enabling 
mechanisms for 
harmonizing 
Aquaculture 
Certification Pilot test the conformity 
evaluation framework being 
developed by FAO and 
develop a project proposal to 
support the development and 
implementation of public 
aquaculture certification 
systems to contribute to 
intra-regional free trade. ASEAN 
member 
states Network of 
Aquaculture 
Centres in Asia 
Pacific (NACA) 15-Oct-13 01-Jun-14 28-Feb-15 $48,000 
STDF/PPG/457 Global Veterinary 
Drug Database 
(GVDD) Develop information resource 
on veterinary drug residues 
to support trade in safe 
products of animal origin Global Centre for 
Agricultural 
Bioscience 
International (CABI) 27-Mar-14 24-May-14 28-Feb-15 $76,250 
STDF/PPG/462 Operationalization of 
the Scientific Affairs 
and Food Control 
Directorates of the 
newly established 
Food Safety and 
Quality authority of 
the Gambia Support a five-year 
Development Plan in relation 
to the efficient and effective 
functioning of the Scientific 
Affairs Directorate and Food 
Control Directorate. The Gambia Food and 
Agriculture 
Organization of 
the United 
Nations (FAO) 15-Oct-13 01-Jun-14 31-Mar-15 $50,000 
STDF/PPG/477 Improving sanitary 
capacity and 
facilitating export of 
livestock and livestock products in Ethiopia   Ethiopia Ministry of 
Agriculture, 
Livestock 
Development Sector, Veterinary 
Service 
Directorate 20-Oct-14 TBD TBD $37,500  
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- 14 - Ref. No. Title Objective Beneficiary Implementing 
entity/ 
person Approval 
date Start 
Date End Date Budget 
(US$) 
STDF/PPG/481 Strengthening the 
phytosanitary capacity 
of the horticulture 
sector in Zambia   Zambia Plant 
Quarantine and 
Phytosanitary 
Service (PQPS) 
/ Zambia 
Agriculture 
Research 
Institute 
(ZARI) / 
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Livestock 20-Oct-14 TBD TBD $31,380 
STDF/PPG/487 Development of a 
proposal for a 
Regional Total Diet 
Study in Latin American and Carribean Countries   Latin America 
and 
Caribbean Pan American 
Center for Foot 
and Mouth 
Disease (Panaftosa) / The Pan 
American 
Health Organization 
(PAHO) / World 
Health Organization 
(WHO) 20-Oct-14 TBD TBD $50,000 
 
 
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