RPPOs convene in Colombia for inter-regional cooperation AU-IAPSC is taking part in the 35th Technical Consultation among Regional Plant Protection Organizations (TC-RPPOs) which is currently underway in Bogotá Colombia. The…
African countries harness scientific advances, digital technology, improve technical capacity to prevent plant pests
African countries harness scientific advances, digital technology to prevent plant pests Eleven African countries are taking part in a training on advanced plant health science and state-of-the-art digital tools that…
IPPC regional workshop sets tone for the Africa Phytosanitary Programme
IPPC regional workshop sets tone for the Africa Phytosanitary Programme Over 40 African member states are this week gathered in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia for this year’s IPPC Regional Workshop for Africa…
Fresh hope for ephyto uptake and implementation in Africa
Fresh hope for ePhyto uptake and implementation in Africa African Member States have been challenged to engage an extra gear in ensuring uptake and successful implementation of the electronic phytosanitary…
Plant health experts gather to examine regulation of priority commodities
Plant health experts gather to examine regulation of priority commodities By Chipiliro Kansilanga in Accra, Ghana Plant health experts, stakeholders and African member states are this week engaged in intense…
IPPC’s historical visit to Africa – announces a US$37.8 million phytosanitary programme for Africa
IPPC’s historical visit to Africa – announces a US$37.8 million phytosanitary programme for Africa By Chipiliro Kansilanga in Douala – Cameroon The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has announced a…
Africa debates common approach on phytosanitary standards ahead of CPM 17
Africa debates common approach on phytosanitary standards ahead of CPM 17 By Chipiliro Kansilanga in Douala, Cameroon The 17th session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-17) preparatory meeting has…
Plant health solutions under microscope at IPPC Regional Workshop for Africa
Plant health solutions under microscope at IPPC Regional Workshop for Africa By Chipiliro Kansilanga in Nairobi, Kenya Plant health experts from the African region are this week meeting in Nairobi,…
African member states conduct phytosanitary capacity evaluation for plant health
African member states evaluate phytosanitary capacity for plant health By Chipiliro Kansilanga As part of our capacity building this week, 14 member states spent the day deliberating on Phytosanitary Capacity…