Assessing and advancing phytosanitary capabilities in targeted countries in eastern and southern Africa: a pathway to resilient agriculture
| dc.coverage | Africa | |
| dc.creator | IPPC Secretariat | |
| dc.date | 2026-02-27T17:55:25Z | |
| dc.date | 2026-02-27T17:55:25Z | |
| dc.date | 2025 | |
| dc.date | 2026-02-27T17:53:11Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-28T00:40:53Z | |
| dc.description | 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 Key challenges include outdated legislation, limited diagnostic infrastructure, weak surveillance systems, and inadequate risk analysis capacities.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. | |
| dc.format | 52 p. | |
| dc.format | application/pdf | |
| dc.identifier | 978-92-5-139888-3 | |
| dc.identifier | https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cd5721en | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/315875 | |
| dc.language | English | |
| dc.publisher | FAO ; | |
| dc.rights | FAO | |
| dc.rights | CC BY 4.0 | |
| dc.title | Assessing and advancing phytosanitary capabilities in targeted countries in eastern and southern Africa: a pathway to resilient agriculture | |
| dc.type | Book (stand-alone) |