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Topic outline
National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs) are responsible for carrying out specific functions established by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) at the national level. By fulfilling these responsibilities, NPPOs contribute to the overarching goals of the IPPC: preventing the introduction and spread of plant pests and facilitating safe trade.
This e-learning course is designed to support plant health professionals, particularly those working within an NPPO, by enhancing their understanding of the organization's objectives, operations, and their own responsibilities within it.
The main audience of this course is NPPO staff, particularly new employees. However, the course may be of interest to a range of NPPO stakeholders, including agriculture producers, importers and exporters; NPPO partners and collaborators; border agencies; and the general public.
- The origins, role, and responsibilities of an NPPO.
- The activities and professional profiles involved in an NPPO.
- How NPPO professional profiles interact with each other to fulfil the NPPO’s strategic functions and objectives.
The course consists of two lessons of approximately 35-45 minutes duration each:
- Lesson 1 – Fundamentals of national plant protection organizations
- Lesson 2 – NPPO’s activities and professional roles
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