Project Description
IFC proposes to work with the Government of the Philippines (GoP) and the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) to improve food security as well as increase and diversify agri-food exports via regulatory and administrative reforms linked to agribusiness-related trade and logistics. The project proposes to work on the following activities: 1. Improve the process for issuing phyto-sanitary certificates and the sanitary and phyto-sanitary (SPS) import clearance system for agri products and related inputs; 2. Enhance and simplify importing and exporting procedures, processes and documents; 3. Advice on ways to improve the efficiency of cargo movements at priority agri ports; and 4. Simplify the permit process and promote competition for domestic shipping. The project will be implemented through direct implementation assistance and advice; participatory development and capacity building; and policy and stakeholders' support through public private dialogue and public outreach.