United States Gives USD 180,000 to Support Food, Animal, and Plant Health Standards in Developing Countries
Geneva, 28 October 2024 – The United States has donated USD 180,000 to the World Trade Organization (WTO) to support developing countries in implementing international food, animal, and plant health standards.
The donation will be used to help developing countries participate in the WTO’s Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Committee, which sets international standards for protecting human, animal, and plant health from pests and diseases. Developing countries often face challenges in implementing these standards due to lack of resources and expertise.
The U.S. donation will help developing countries to:
- Develop and implement SPS regulations. This will help to protect their domestic markets from pests and diseases, and to facilitate trade with other countries.
- Participate in the WTO’s SPS Committee. This will allow them to share their experiences and concerns, and to help shape the development of international SPS standards.
- Access technical assistance and training. This will help them to build the capacity needed to implement SPS measures effectively.
The U.S. donation is a significant contribution to the WTO’s work on food, animal, and plant health standards. It will help to ensure that developing countries are able to participate fully in the global trading system and to protect their human, animal, and plant health.
About the WTO
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade. The WTO’s main function is to ensure that trade flows smoothly, predictably, and without discrimination. The WTO also works to promote development and reduce poverty through trade.
About the SPS Committee
The WTO’s Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Committee is responsible for developing and implementing international standards for protecting human, animal, and plant health from pests and diseases. The SPS Committee is made up of representatives from all WTO member countries.
About the U.S. Donation
The U.S. donation of USD 180,000 will be used to fund the WTO’s SPS Capacity Building Program. The program provides technical assistance and training to developing countries to help them implement SPS measures effectively.
United States gives USD 180,000 to support food, animal and plant health standards
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