Boosting international trade by improving the Sanitary and Phytosanitary system for horticulture in Uganda
Uganda’s horticulture sector supports exports, food security and livelihoods, but access to EU markets is restricted by SPS compliance challenges. CABI and partners are strengthening public and private sector capacity to meet standards, increase trade, protect health, and create jobs.
Strengthening phytosanitary research programming and collaboration: from European to global phytosanitary research coordination
As a result of increased global trade and transport and climate change, the likelihood of pest introductions has grown. However, public resources and budgets to invest in research, including national phytosanitary research budgets, have typically declined. Combining resources to investigate challenges that countries share and develop solutions of mutual benefit can address some of the difficulties researchers and their funders face. In this project, CABI will be working as part of the European Phytosanitary Research Coordination (EUPHRESCO) network to help guide national, regional and global research funding. CABI will use its African knowledge and expertise to develop a regional phytosanitary research agenda for Africa.