The IPPC Delegate Meeting with the Senior Officials of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences CAAS)

Posted on Fri, 22 Jul 2016, 07:44

The IPPC delegate had a meeting with the delegate of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) on 23 June 2016, in Beijing, China. The IPPC delegate, led by Dr. Jingyuan Xia (the IPPC Secretary), was composed of the core …

The IPPC Delegate Meeting with the Senior Officials of the Chinese General Administration for Quality Supervision Inspection and Quarantine AQSIQ)

Posted on Fri, 22 Jul 2016, 07:42

The IPPC delegate had a meeting with the delegate of the Chinese General Administration for Quality Supervision Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) on 22 June 2016, in Beijing, China. The IPPC delegate, led by Dr. Jingyuan Xia (the IPPC Secretary), was …

The IPPC Delegate Meeting with the Senior Officials of the China National Agricultural University CAU)

Posted on Fri, 22 Jul 2016, 07:40

The IPPC delegate had a meeting with the delegate of the China National Agriculture University (CAU) on 21 June 2016, in Beijing, China. The IPPC delegate, led by Dr. Jingyuan Xia (the IPPC Secretary), was composed of the core team …

CPM Bureau Meeting Successfully held in Beijing China

Posted on Fri, 22 Jul 2016, 07:39

The CPM Bureau meeting was successfully run from 21-24 June in Beijing, China. This was the first Bureau meeting since the new membership was established during CPM-11 in April 2016, and it was also the first meeting of the CPM …

CPM Finance Committee Meeting successfully held in Beijing China

Posted on Fri, 22 Jul 2016, 07:35

The CPM Finance Committee (FC) meeting was successfully held on 20 June in Beijing, China, This was the first FC meeting since the new membership was established during CPM-11 in April 2016, and it was also the first FC meeting …

Strong Support from the IPPC for promoting the phytosanitary control services in the Central Asia

Posted on Tue, 19 Jul 2016, 08:03

The Central Asia is an important agricultural region, where crops such as cereals, cotton, fruits, grapes and vegetables are grown and produced on a large scale. Agricultural production, processing, and related services remain an important source of income in many …

The 1st Training Workshop on the PCE Facilitators Successfully Organized in Ronciglione Italy

Posted on Mon, 18 Jul 2016, 15:08

Held in Ronciglione, Italy, from June 27th - July 9th, the 1st training workshop on the Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) facilitators brought together nine carefully selected phytosanitary experts from the MENA and the Eastern Europe regions and 13 staff of …

Enhancing Georgia's plant protection system through the use of the PCE

Posted on Wed, 13 Jul 2016, 17:16

The IPPC Secretariat together with the FAO has launched a Technical Cooperation Programme Facility (TCPF) project to conduct a Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) of the phytosanitary system of Georgia at the request of the National Food Agency (NFA) of the …

Release of New IPP Homepage: A new image of the IPPC towards 2020

Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016, 10:44

Today is a historic day for the IPPC community as a new IPP homepage is released on 12 July 2016 by the IPPC Secretariat. This is also a milestone for the IPPC community to move towards 2020. The new IPP …

Supporting Food Security in the Middle East North and Horn of Africa

Posted on Thu, 07 Jul 2016, 14:50

With the support of the IPPC Secretariat and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, NPPO staff in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) and Horn of Africa regions are working towards strengthening their …

Government of Japan's support strengthens activities of the IPPC Secretariat programme on Capacity Development

Posted on Thu, 07 Jul 2016, 14:46

The government of Japan s provision of funds to the IPPC has enhanced its capability for targeted support for improving the phytosanitary capacity of developing countries.

In 2012, the IPPC welcomed a significant extra-budgetary and technical contribution from the Government …

Working towards a stronger focus on IPPC Implementation: the Working Group on the Pilot Project on Surveillance convened

Posted on Thu, 30 Jun 2016, 10:22

The Informal Working Group on the IPPC Implementation Pilot Project on Surveillance, attended by 13 plant pest surveillance experts, was held in Bangkok Thailand on 11th - 12th of June 2016. Organized by the APPPC with the cooperation of the …

Opening of consultation on draft standards to the IPPC Community

Posted on Fri, 24 Jun 2016, 09:05

Starting on 1 July 2016 the IPPC Community will be using the new Online Comment System (OCS) to provide comments on draft standards, thus enhancing the transparency and inclusiveness of the standard setting process. With that said, the IPPC Secretariat …

Improving Secretariat team work and delivery

Posted on Fri, 17 Jun 2016, 14:05

On the initiative of Mr Jingyuan Xia, Secretary to IPPC, the IPPC Secretariat held a small workshop on 15 June 2016 with the objective of introducing and discussing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to strengthen cooperation in the Secretariat. …