• Expected results

• the different regional operators in the horticultural sector are linked and operating in a network ;
• the pests and diseases of the region are identified and control methods are available;
• regional skills are used for the diagnosis of plant diseases and pests;
• the phytosanitary standards and regulations are harmonized at the regional level ;
• the quality control of the marketed phytopharmaceutical products is upgraded and strengthened ;
• the crop protection techniques are improved and are more environment friendly ;
• regional skills are used for the training of operators in the phytosanitary sector ;
• the level of knowledge as regards harmful organisms and control methods is improved;
• the horticultural products have increased in quality and quantity;
• the volume of regional horticultural products in the trade between IOC countries has increased.

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