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Title of Project

Support to PCA Implementation - Phase III

Country

Kyrgyzstan

Project Period

6/2007-6/2009

Project Value

€ 1.320.800

No of Staff Provided

4

Origin of Funding

EC Tacis

Name of Client/ Beneficiary:

EC

Description of Project

Overall objective:

The overall objective of the project is to support in the framework of the PCA implementation, the Government of Kyrgyzstan in further developing the conditions for a successful market economy and its integration in the world economy.

The project has two components:

I. To assist the Kyrgyz Authorities with the preparation and implementation of the PCA Plan, PCA meetings and will be fully demand-driven.

II. To support the Kyrgyz Authorities with the reform of the Technical Regulation System (TRS) towards international and EU norms and standards. The ultimate aim would be to pursue Kyrgyzstan to participate in the Commodity Food Network (CFN);

Activities undertaken:

  • Prepare background papers on trade and investment issues as well as the PCA Implementation Plan
  • Present monitoring format on decisions taken by PCA Bodies
  • Law drafting on the Fundamentals of Technical Regulation in the Kyrgyz Republic
  • Development of technical regulations in food and agriculture
  • Introducing of international /EU voluntary standards for food and agriculture produce
  • Capacity building in the Accreditation Body
  • Improvement of performance of testing laboratories and certification bodies
  • Support for the improvement of Market Surveillance System
  • Public Awareness activities

Services Provided
  • Project Management
  • Legal drafting
  • Capacity building
  • Policy and legal advise on Trade
  • Training activities
  • Public Awareness

Name of Partners
  • GFA Consulting Group - (DE)
  • Altair Asesores-(ES)