Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC)

Background:

The Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) is a Subsidiary Body of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) which develops, monitors and oversees an integrated programme to support the IPPC implementation and strengthen the phytosanitary capacity of contracting parties.

The IC was established in 2017 by CPM-12 and many of the activities of the committee were previously carried out by the Capacity Development Committee (CDC) which had now been dissolved.

Scope of the Implementation and Capacity Development Committee

The IC, under the guidance of the CPM, provides technical oversight of activities to enhance the capacities of contracting parties to implement the IPPC and meet the strategic objectives agreed by CPM.

The IC:

1. Identifies and reviews the baseline capacity and capability required by contracting parties to implement the IPPC.
2. Analyses issues constraining the effective implementation of the IPPC and develops innovative ways to address impediments.
3. Develops and facilitates delivery of implementation activities to enable contracting parties to meet and surpass the baseline capacity and capability.
4. Monitors and evaluates the efficacy and impact of implementation activities and reports on progress, which indicates the State of Plant Protection in the World.
5. Oversees dispute avoidance.
6. Oversees national reporting obligation processes.
7. Works with the Secretariat, potential donors and the CPM to secure sustainable funding for its activities.

The IC activities are also carried out within the IC Subgroups and IC Teams, which are detailed on the following webpage.

Composition

The IC is composed of fourteen members with relevant skills and experience in implementation of phytosanitary-related instruments and/or capacity development, as follows:

• Seven (7) regional representative members from each of the seven FAO regions.
• Five (5) expert members in subjects relevant to the work of the IC.
• Two other members: one representative from the regional plant protection organizations (RPPOs) and one from the Standards Committee (SC).

Members with relevant skills and experience in implementation of phytosanitary-related instruments and/or capacity development are selected by the Bureau, taking account of the balance of skills and experience required, and geographical representation, ensuring that there is at least one member from each Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations region and representation from developing countries.

IC Meetings

The IC holds two physical meetings a year. Additional meetings may be held, when necessary, subject to available staff and financial resources. Meetings of the IC may also be held through electronic means, including by video and teleconference, as necessary.

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