PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

587207

Primary Business Area

Investment Climate

Disclosure Date

Jan 2, 2013

Country

Philippines

Region

East Asia and the Pacific

IFC Approval Date

Aug 24, 2012

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$3,294,565.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Mar 8, 2022

Project Estimated End Date

Jun 30, 2016

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.

Development Results