Promoting Cooperation in Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures for CAREC

Summary

This technical assistance (TA) will support the implementation of a dedicated sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures program for CAREC to help expand trade and enhance the competitiveness of growers and producers of goods and commodities subject to SPS measures.

Expected Outcome

CAREC governments design and implement coordinated national and regional SPS reform agendas that adopt and apply international SPS measures to facilitate and expand international and intra-regional trade.

Expected Outputs

• Regulatory review of oversight and application of SPS measures in CAREC countries.
• Inventory of laboratory assets in the region.
• Research to develop specialized border-crossing points for priority handling of perishables.