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The workshop examined the merits of specific
and generic tools; the role of the beneficiary in the choice of tool,
its application and end use; and public dissemination of results
versus confidential usage. There was recognition that a large amount
of data is being generated but that compilation and exchange of the
results has been limited to date. Similarly, much less attention has
been given to monitoring the impact of capacity evaluations in
generating results. Scope for collaboration and cooperation in the
future development and use of these tools was discussed, and broad
agreement emerged on the need to strive towards harmonization of
approaches while respecting the needs of beneficiaries.
Background documents
> UNIDO
SPS-Related Capacity Evaluation Tools — a Brief Overview
> Capacity-Building
Tools and Activities (OIE)
> FAO
Capacity Evaluation Tools for Food Safety, Biosecurity and Plant
Protection
> Report
of the STDF workshop on SPS-related capacity evaluation tools
Programme back
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Monday 31 March 2008
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10h00 |
Opening Remarks
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10h10 |
Session 1:
Specific capacity evaluation tools
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Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation,
Mr Jeffrey Jones, Technical Assistance Officer, International Plant
Protection Convention Secretariat
> Presentation
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Tool for the Evaluation of Performance of Veterinary
Services (OIE-PVS),
Ms Sarah Kahn, Chef de Service, International Trade Department, World
Organization for Animal Health
> Presentation
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Strengthening National Food Control Systems:
Guidelines and Quick Guide to Assess Capacity-Building Needs,
Ms Maya Piñeiro, Senior Officer, Food Quality and Standards Service,
Nutrition and Consumer Protection Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations (FAO)
> Presentation
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Discussion
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11h30 |
Session 2:
General SPS capacity evaluation tools
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Food Safety and Agricultural Health Action Plans,
Mr John Lamb, Senior Agribusiness Specialist, Agriculture and Rural
Development Department, World Bank
> Presentation
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Biosecurity Capacity Evaluation,
Mr Sithar Dorjee, Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority
> Presentation
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Performance Vision Strategy,
Mr Ricardo Molins, Director, Agricultural Health and Food Safety,
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture
> Presentation
(English)
> Presentation
(Spanish)
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Discussion
 Audio:
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15h00 |
Session 3:
Related approaches and tools of interest
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Cost-benefit Analysis and SPS Planning,
Ms Claudia Solano Oré, Sub-dirección de Servicios y Asistencia Empresarial,
PROMPERU
> Presentation
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Trade and Health Evaluation,
Ms Corinna Hawkes, Research Fellow, Food Consumption and Nutrition
Division, International Food Policy Research Institute
> Presentation
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Evaluation of Standards Metrology and Quality
Infrastructure,
Mr Gerardo Patacconi, Chief, Productivity, Quality, Enterprise Upgrading
Unit, Trade Capacity Building Branch,
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
> Presentation
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Biosafety Capacity Evaluation,
Mr Erie Tamale, Programme Officer, Convention on Biological Diversity
> Presentation
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Discussion
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16h30 |
Session 4:
Which tool for what purpose?
Open discussion of issues arising, in particular:
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Merits of specific vs generic tools
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Role of beneficiary in choice of tool, application
and end use, in particular public dissemination of results vs. internal
confidential usage
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How to prioritize needs? How to turn evaluations
into action — either through domestic resources or external assistance?
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Scope for collaboration and cooperation between
organizations in development and use of tools as well as sharing of results
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17h45 |
Closing remarks
Audio:
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the programme
What is the STDF?
The Standards and Trade Development Facility is a joint initiative
of the World Trade Organization, World Health Organization, World Bank,
World Organization for Animal Health and Food and Agriculture
Organization. The facility acts as a forum for sharing information on
past, present and planned technical co-operation activities related to
sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures. It also provides grant
financing for projects and for the preparation of projects aiming to
enhance developing countries’ capacity to meet SPS standards.
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