USDA Sanitary and Phytosanitary Program in African Nations

$200K USD

Funder	Department of Agriculture
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of Agriculture
Country	Sub-Saharan Africa Region
Start Date	Dec 15, 2008
End Date	Aug 19, 2010
Duration	612 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`5711-3`

Grant Description

This program will equip African Codex office staff to prepare for Codex meetings, generate high-level support to participate in international standard-setting decisions, and disseminate information on international standards to appropriate stakeholders.

This will be done by strengthening the internal management of key African Codex offices, and establishing effective communication networks between the African Codex offices, the private sector, and the international standard setting and regulatory bodies.