List of IRSS Topics
The IRSS is an evaluation tool that focuses on identifying contracting parties' challenges and opportunities for implementation of the Convention (IPPC), ISPMs and CPM recommendations. The objective of the IRSS is to analyze the gaps identified through studies and surveys to recommend measures for the improvement of the implementation of the IPPC , ISPMs and CPM recommendations. The IRSS topics are submitted through the IC, SC, CPM Bureau, RPPOs and IPPC Secretariat during the call for IRSS topics.
| Topic No. | Type | Current title | Priority | Comments | Status | |
| 2018-60 | Survey | Survey on the success of implementation of PFAs | 1 |
Could
serve as a pilot to measure a baseline of the implementation issue and then
progress in ten years (impact of the implementation resource) |
05. Completed | |
| 2018-51 | Survey | Analytics support to the Sea Container Task Force for survey design, implementation and analysis of results | 1 |
Covered
within the SCTF scope |
05. Completed | |
| 2018-52 | Study | Develop baseline measures to monitor the impacts of and record/report benefits of the Strategic Framework 2020-2030 | 1 |
The
Sub-group recommended to address this study through the work of the CPM Focus
Group on Strategic Framework 2020-30 Indicators need to be developed as well as
a paper for the Focus Group |
01. Topic added to the List of topics | |
| 2018-53 | Survey | Consolidated analysis of two previous IRSS surveys (2012-2013 and 2016) | 1 |
Study published |
05. Completed | |
| 2018-54 | Survey | The third IPPC general survey | 1 |
The approach for the third IPPC General survey has been redesigned to make it simpler and replicable each three year. A schedule for the implementation of the third general survey has been drafted. |
02. In progress | |
| 2018-55 | Study | Desk study on the delegation of NPPO functions in the context of third party authorization | 2 |
Feedback
from the first consultation on draft ISPM Authorization of entities to perform
phytosanitary actions (2014-002) to be considered to outline further steps and
scope of the study |
05. Completed | |
| 2018-56 | Study | Desk study to catalogue available phytosanitary treatments and extend of their use | 3 |
2016
SPG paper to inform content of the study |
01. Topic added to the List of topics | |
| 2018-57 | Study | Implementation of ISPM 24: Guidelines for the determination and recognition of equivalence of phytosanitary measures | 0 |
To be
possibly addressed through IPPC RWs IRSS study on Equivalence to be consulted
for the final decision |
01. Topic added to the List of topics | |
| 2018-58 | Study | A structure for recording and reporting sterilizing dosage for a range of pests using irradiation, as a global repository that could be automatically updated through inclusion of standardized metadata with research results - in partnership with IAEA | 4 |
IAEA
to be consulted as they might already have database The IC to decide on the
place of the link if the database is available |
01. Topic added to the List of topics | |
| 2018-59 | Study | Antimicrobial Resistance | 1 |
CPM-17 (2023) requested to conduct on survey on the antimicrobial products used in plant protection. The survey has been launched and extend until July 15 |
02. In progress | |
| 2018-61 | Evaluation | Evaluation of the Implementation Program Pilot on Pest Surveillance | 1 |
Completed
by the IC and SC Leads in collaboration with the IPPC Secretariat |
05. Completed | |
| 2018-62 | Evaluation | Evaluation of the implementation proposals from the call for topics and evaluation of the feasibility of their implementation | 1 |
In
progress with the involvement of the TFT, IC and SC involved |
05. Completed | |
| 2019-013 | Study | Study on Developing Guidance on Risk-based Border Management | 1 |
The study was completed in 2022 and is currently in FAO publication process. |
03. Product under development | |
| 2019-13 | Study | Study on Developing Guidance on Risk-based Border Management | 1 |
The study was completed in 2022 and is currently in FAO publication process. |
03. Product under development | |
| 2019-14 | Study | Study on the Utility of IPPC Diagnostic Protocols | 1 |
The study was completed in 2022 and is currently in FAO publication process. |
05. Completed | |
| 2019-15 | Study | Study on the Global Participation, and Resulting Involvement in the IPPC Community | 1 |
Will
be embedded within the work area on “Develop baseline measures to monitor the
impacts of and record/report benefits of the Strategic Framework 2020-2030" |
02. In progress | |
| 2021-01 | Study | Study on e-Commerce | 1 |
The next steps of the study will be discussed during the IC Subgroup on the IPPC Observatory in July 2023 |
02. In progress |