How SPS requirements triggered a transformational change in Sri Lanka's cinnamon sector
On 21 June 2016, the STDF and UNIDO organized an information session on a joint project in Sri Lanka's cinnamon sector. The Session looked at how SPS requirements triggered a transformational change in Sri Lanka’s cinnamon sector, how registration of a Geographical Indication for Ceylon Cinnamon sparked a solid public-private partnership and how the quest for competitiveness led to improve social and economic conditions for labor.
The joint STDF/UNIDO project, implemented in collaboration with The Spice Council of Sri Lanka, focused on enhancing food safety and hygiene practices to improve market access for cinnamon, and had socio-economic spillover effects that reached far beyond its original scope. Participants heard from other countries' about similar experiences, challenges, and success factors. Moreover, during the session participants and speakers exchanged views on how to foster integrated value chain development through taking an SPS approach.
A news story on this information session is available on the WTO website.
For detailed information about the project, please visit: www.standardsfacility.org/PG-343
Programme and presentations
10.00 - 12.00, WTO - Room S2
Tuesday 21 June 2016
Welcoming |
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Keynote address: |
H.E. R.D.S Kumararatne, Permanent Representative to WTO, Sri Lankan Mission |
Main presentation: |
The outcome of SPS Capacity Building for Ceylon cinnamon and Geographical Indication (GI) as its long-term goal |
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Mr. Sarada De Silva; Managing Director of the Cinnamon Training Academy |
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Mr. Ali Badarneh; Project Manager of UNIDO-STDF-TSC project, UNIDO |
Discussants: |
H.E. Gabriel Duque; Ambassador, Permanent Representative to WTO, Colombian Mission |
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Mr. Mario Matus, Deputy Director General, WIPO |
Open discussion |
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Background information
Find detailed background information here.
Podcast
Listen to a podcast of the information session here.