Improving Asia-Pacific seed trade through compliance and partnerships
STDF/PPG/755
Start:
12/04/2021
Status
Completed
Project value (US$)
27,328
STDF Contribution (US$)
27,328
Beneficiaries
Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam
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Implementing entities
Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI)
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Seed trade is assuming greater significance in the Asia-Pacific region. However, there are several phytosanitary concerns affecting the safe trade of seed in developing and least developed countries. The most prominent issues include:
- Seed-transmitted pest lists not being updated, affecting the pest risk analysis process (ISPM 2).
- No ePhyto solution in place.
- Lack of compliance with the international standard on the movement of seeds (ISPM 38).
- Lack of coordination between national plant protection organizations and the private sector.
This PPG developed a project proposal to strengthen phytosanitary compliance and public-private partnerships for enhancing seed trade in the Asia Pacific region.
The successful implementation of this PPG led to the approval of STDF/PG/755, which is ongoing.
STDF/PG/755 aims to increase seed trade and market access for the Asia-Pacific region by increasing the capacity of national plant protection organizations to meet relevant phytosanitary standards.
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