UPDATE ACTIVITIES IN THE ASIA REGION 2015

NONO COURSE/ WORKSHOP/ MEETING VENUEDATE START DATE END DURATION S (DAYS) SPONSORED 1REGIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOP ON PEST RISK ANALYSIS MALAYSIA Countries : Malaysia Philippines Vietnam 24 AUGUST AUGUST participants US $56, The Objectives of the training workshop: To strengthen the PRA technical capacity and skills implementation capacity to be able to protect of its territory against the entrance of pest, the requirement of importing countries and properly implement the recommendations of the IPPC and the WTO. The training workshop covered the following topics: 1.Understanding of the principle and purpose of PRA assessment 2.Basic skills required to conduct PRA 3.Provide the opportunity to conduct PRA 4.Develop self confidence in PRA among the PRA officers of involving countries 5.Importance of PRA 6.Methods and system internationally accepted for PRA 7.Hands on the PRA activities Capacity Building in the Region 2015

NONO COURSE/ WORKSHOP/ MEETING VENUEDATE START DATE END DURATIO NS (DAYS) SPONSORE D 2THE APPPC REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON BIOSECURITY IMPLEMENTATION OF SALB OF RUBBER IN ASIA PACIFIC REGION BANGKOK, THAILAND (10 rubber growing countries in the region) 12 JANUARY JANUARY (25 participants) APPPC $35, The workshop objectives : 1.To train and establish core group in implementing the SALB PRA and Standard in rubber growing countries of the APPPC region 2.To harmonize and standardize the collection of SALB surveillance data bases on ISPM 6 3.To maintaining Pest Free Area as in ISPM 4 4.To share with APPPC rubber growing countries through electronic devise (p-tracker) in fulfilling the pest reporting obligation in line with ISPM 17 5.To gather feedback on the use of SALB reference materials for in country training and status on translation to local language and provide the opportunities for participating officers to share knowledge and gain expertise from experts in the field Capacity Building in the Region 2015

NOCOURSE/ WORKSHOP/ MEETING VENUEDATE START DATE END DURATIONS (DAYS) SPONSORED 3MISSION TO MONGOLIA - STRENGTHENING PLANT PROTECTION OFFICE OF NPPO, MONGOLIA 9 MAY MAY APPPC PROJECT TCP/MON/3404 Tasks: 1.Develop guidelines for a national legislation on implementation of phytosanitary measures for the Mongolian plant quarantine authority; 2.Develop training module for import/export inspection and phytosanitary certificate; 3.Organize training in import/export inspection and phytosanitary certificate; 4.Prepare and submit mission report. Capacity Building in the Region 2015

NONO COURSE/ WORKSHOP/ MEETING VENUEDATE START DATE END DURATIO NS (DAYS) SPONSORED 4WORKSHOP ON COLD TREATMENT FOR MANAGING PHYTOSANITARY RISK MILDURA & MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA 26 MAY MAY SEA DISCRETIONARY FUND Objectives: 1.To transfer Australia skills and expertise to counterpart, public- sector institutions in ASEAN countries 2.To promote confidence in the use of in-transit and onshore, cold treatment 3.Will strengthen sustainable, economic development through enhanced trade opportunities Capacity Building in the Region 2015

NOCOURSE/ WORKSHOP/ MEETING VENUEDATE START DATE END DURATIONS (DAYS) SPONSORED 5WORKSHOP ON THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF RED PALM WEEVIL (RPW) RHIDYAH 01 MAY MAY FAO Objectives: 1.Status of Red Palm Weevil infestation in the Gulf countries 2.Exchange and sharing experiences related to the control and management of RPW 3.Explore scope for collaboration in controlling and management of RPW Capacity Building in the Region 2015

NOCOURSE/ WORKSHOP/ MEETING VENUEDATE START DATE END DURATION S (DAYS) SPONSORED 6I) Three (3) training workshops on plant viruses, aphids and leaf miners will be organized in collaboration with national institutions of the AMS Indonesia Philippines Thailand August 2015 October 2015 November JAPAN-ASEAN INTEGRATION FUND (JAIF) Project Title :TAXONOMIC CAPACITY BUILDING TO SUPPORT MARKET ACCESS FOR AGRICULTURAL TRADE IN THE ASEAN REGION USA892, Capacity Building in the Region 2015

NOCOURSE/ WORKSHOP/ MEETING VENUEDATE START DATE END DURATION S (DAYS) SPONSORED 6ii) Attachment programs in Japan for 3 taxonomic subjects on A) Plant viruses B) Aphids C) Leaf miners Tokyo University Hokkaido University Nara Women University Jan 2016Mar monthsJAPAN-ASEAN INTEGRATION FUND (JAIF) Project Title :TAXONOMIC CAPACITY BUILDING TO SUPPORT MARKET ACCESS FOR AGRICULTURAL TRADE IN THE ASEAN REGION USA892, Capacity Building in the Region 2015

NOCOURSE/ WORKSHOP/ MEETING VENUEDATE START DATE END DURATION S (DAYS) SPONSORED 6iii) Networking and Institutionalization -Developed database on taxonomic expertise -Develop website on ASEAN Regional Diagnostic Network (ARDN) -Develop promotional materials Malaysia April JAPAN-ASEAN INTEGRATION FUND (JAIF) Project Title :TAXONOMIC CAPACITY BUILDING TO SUPPORT MARKET ACCESS FOR AGRICULTURAL TRADE IN THE ASEAN REGION USA892, Capacity Building in the Region 2015

NONO COURSE/ WORKSHOP/ MEETING VENUEDATE START DATE END DURATIO NS (DAYS) SPONSORED 4SYMPOSIUM ON PLANT BIOSECURITY KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA (220 PARTICIPANTS) 12 MAY MAY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DOA) MALAYSIA Objectives: 1.Primary forum to introduce and rebranding Plant Biosecurity Division of DOA, Malaysia from Plant Quarantine and Crop Protection Division, Malaysia 2.To share information with stakeholders on the Plant Biosecurity Development Program 3.As a platform to establish networking cooperation with all stakeholders 4.To increase the understanding of Plant Biosecurity as part of trade facilitation in the agriculture contexts Capacity Building in the Region 2015

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