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BookletGuidance on how to integrate gender and youth in phytosanitary capacity evaluations 2025
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No results found.Phytosanitary capacity evaluations (PCEs) are a key tool for strengthening national plant health systems and facilitating safe, fair participation in global trade. However, their effectiveness can be further improved when evaluations consider human and organizational factors—including gender and youth dynamics—making them more responsive to real-world conditions, while enabling the creation of sustainable capacity.This guide, developed under the European Union (EU)-funded project, “Strengthening Food Control and Phytosanitary Capacities and Governance” (GCP/GLO/949/EC), and coordinated by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), provides practical recommendations for integrating gender and youth considerations into the PCE process. It highlights how gender- and age-related inequalities can constrain plant health governance and phytosanitary capacity development and outlines concrete strategies to address these challenges throughout the PCE process – from stakeholder selection and situation analysis to strategic planning and project design. Tools, checklists, and examples of fictional case studies are included to support national plant protection organizations, PCE facilitators, government agencies, and project designers as they embed inclusive practices. This guidance aligns with international frameworks and contributes to broader goals of equity, sustainability, and inclusive trade. -
Book (stand-alone)Assessing and advancing phytosanitary capabilities in targeted countries in eastern and southern Africa: a pathway to resilient agriculture 2025
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Plant pests pose significant threats to agricultural production, food security, and economic stability in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region, with annual crop losses estimated at 30–60 percent. This study, conducted under the EU-funded project “Strengthening Food Control and Phytosanitary Capacities and Governance” (GCP/GLO/949/EC) and coordinated by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, assesses phytosanitary capacities in eleven COMESA countries through phytosanitary capacity evaluations (PCEs). The findings reveal that countries prioritize core operational activities particularly pest diagnostics, surveillance, pest risk analysis, and import and export systems with six countries selecting at least 11 of 13 PCEs. Governance areas, such as stakeholder engagement, remain under-addressed. Key challenges include outdated legislation, limited diagnostic infrastructure, weak surveillance systems, and inadequate risk analysis capacities. To address these gaps, the study recommends modernizing legal frameworks, strengthening technical capacities, adopting digital solutions like the IPPC ePhyto Solution, and enhancing regional coordination through COMESA and the Inter-African Phytosanitary Council of the African Union in collaboration with IPPC Secretariat. Establishing regional training hubs and fostering partnerships will support sustainable phytosanitary systems aligned with global standards and regional strategies. Strengthened systems are vital for improving trade, ensuring food security, and supporting sustainable economic growth across Africa. -
Book (stand-alone)Bioethanol for clean cooking
An analysis of its role in energy transition in Africa
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No results found.This study provides insights on the potential of bioethanol for clean cooking in various African countries, highlighting key enabling factors and barriers, and areas for further research. It draws on literature reviews, policy analysis, case studies, and stakeholder consultations in Rwanda and Uganda. The findings aim to support governments and policymakers to evaluate the suitability and sustainability of bioethanol and other clean cooking options, and to set priorities in national climate agendas and action plans in line with the global roadmap for a just and inclusive energy transition.Over two billion people lack access to clean cooking, hindering food security and sustainable development. Each year, cooking with traditional fuels costs the world USD trillions in damage to the environment and local economies, and leads to 3.7 million premature deaths. Bioethanol offers a promising alternative in Africa: it can be produced from locally available biomass, generate new income streams to foster rural economic growth, and help reduce countries' dependencies on fuel imports, thereby strengthening energy security. However, domestic production and adoption of bioethanol for cooking is not universally feasible, and market development faces many challenges. This study uncovers favourable conditions for bioethanol development in Africa, including availability of local feedstock, existing infrastructure and distribution networks, and an enabling policy and regulatory environment. It also highlights common challenges, such as high upfront and recurring costs for companies that translate into limited affordability for end users, volatility of supply and price of fuel, and competition over resources for other agrifood system products.
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