Contracting parties to the IPPC agree to promote the provision of technical assistance to other contracting parties with the objective of facilitating the implementation of the Convention. In particular, the Convention encourages support to developing countries in order to improve the effectiveness of their National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs) and increase the potential for them to realize the benefits of safe trade. The Convention also encourages participation in regional plant protection organizations as the basis for cooperation in achieving the aims of the IPPC at the regional level.

2. Support for FAO technical cooperation programmes (TCP)

• capacity building and strengthening plant protection infrastructures
• dispute avoidance
• updating legislation
• emergency programmes

3. Multidisciplinary and multinational collaboration through FAO or other organizations

• regional harmonization and upgrading phytosanitary systems
• plant/animal/human health policy alignment and upgrading

For additional information contact the IPPC Secretariat.