AGRICULTURE

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Title of Program

Description of Program

Eligibility

Fee

Contact Information

Promoting understanding of the WTO Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures

The U.S. is providing assistance to CARICOM members so they can meet their WTO/SPS obligations.

Key activities include:

• conducting SPS workshops and creating distance learning modules;

• establishing "train the trainer" programs for SPS enquiry points;

• establishing import/export protocols for the quarantine  treatments;

• identifying and providing links with the private sector to facilitate trade;

• standardizing and harmonizing regulations and legislation.

CARICOM Members

U.S. Agency for International Development  Information Center

Ronald Reagan Building
Washington, D.C. 20523-0016

Tel. : (202) 712-4810

Fax : (202) 216-3524

http://www.info.usaid.gov/about/

Increasing the capacity of CARICOM Member States in agricultural trade policy

The purpose is to foster the ability to comprehend and analyze the implications of the WTO, regional Trade agreements and the FTAA process.

Activities include:

• the development of a trade policy network to achieve consensus among agricultural policy makers.

CARICOM Members

Assisting CARICOM Members´ design and implement food safety systems based on international standards

The assessment will provide science-based recommendations on the training and infrastructure needs of a country to enhance the capabilities of its food production and food service regulatory systems to protect human, animal and plant health.

CARICOM Members

Assisting in design and implement food safety systems based on international standards

USAID has been working with partners (USDA, Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency) in Central America on SPS and food safety programs similar to those described above.

USAID Southeast Outreach Office

U.S. National Liason Office, Inc.

1390 Brickell Avenue, Suite 210
Miami, FL 33131-3324

Contact: Scott Bellows

Tel. : (305) 371-3394

Fax : (305) 371-3587

E-mail: SBellows@gate.net