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  • What is the PRPV?

The regional program for plant protection known under the acronym « PRPV », was launched in 2003 and will end in 2008. It is financed by the European Development Fund ( EDF) for a total of 4,85 millions euros and by Réunion (France, territorial communities and Regional European Development Fund) for a total amount of 1,24 millions euros.

Its implementation is taken care of by the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) of which the following countries are members :

  • Comoros
  • Madagascar
  • Mauritius
  • Réunion
  • Seychelles

  • Why the PRPV ?

    • The PRPV has been created in order to upgrade the quantitative and qualitative standards of the horticultural products so as to ensure, in priority, the supply of the regional markets and, as far as possible, to reach new export markets.

  • Five actions to reach two objectives

    1. Promote and develop operational, scientific and technical cooperation between the countries of the region for phytosanitary matters.
    2. Promote the trade of horticultural products among the member states ad others and, also, increase significantly the standard of living of the f...

  • Expected results

    • The implementation of a regional strategy for crop protection aiming at the following results :
    Boîte à outils du PRPV