Transcript Trade Capacity Building in Central America The Cacao Experience

Trade Capacity Building
and DR-CAFTA
Humane Society International
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Humane Society International (HSI) is the international affiliate of The Humane Society of
the United States (HSUS).
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HSI/HSUS have over 9 million members and constituents in the U.S. and a significant
global presence.
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HSI/HSUS is a non-profit organization founded over 50 years ago with a mission of
protecting all animals.
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HSI/HSUS work on a number of international matters including inhumane practices and
conditions affecting companion and farm animals, the economic benefits of humane
transport and slaughter, veterinary services in rural communities, illegal trade in wildlife,
threats to endangered species, and humane and wildlife education.
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The HSUS and HSI also work on international treaties and international trade policy.
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HSUS/HSI is a member of the Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee
(TEPAC), which provides guidance on international trade and environment policy to the U.
S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Trade Capacity Building
• Trade Capacity Building: The U.S. Trade
Representative (USTR) has recognized that there is a
significant need for trade capacity building when the
U.S. negotiates free trade agreements (FTAs) with
developing countries.
• USTR has also recognized that it needs additional
partners to build trade capacity - multilateral banks,
international institutions, NGOs and the private sector.
Trade Capacity Building
• As a result, when negotiating FTAs with developing
countries, USTR has included a trade capacity
building table during the negotiation rounds.
• At the TCB table, countries meet with the U.S.
government agencies and other partners to provide
their development priorities.
• Humane Society International (HSI) has participated in
this TCB process for CAFTA and the US – Andean
FTA Negotiations.
Global Alliance for Humane
Sustainable Development
• CAFTA Capacity Building: unique and historic
opportunity for the U.S. Government and NGOs
to partner in support of Central America.
• USAID/HSI Alliance: Regional focus and national
action to support trade-related development
activities.
• HSI & local partners: Developing public, private,
and NGO partnerships for trade capacity and
animal/environment conservation and protection.
HSI and Capacity Building
• HSUS/HSI has launched a strong capacity
building effort for the DR-CAFTA and TCB
in general.
• HSUS/HSI is committed to these programs
and has established a separate Central
American NGO – Global Alliance for
Humane and Sustainable Development –
to strengthen operations in the region.
Programs
- Regional programs for Central America
- National projects in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El
Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
- Design and implementation with NGOs, national
government, and private sector partners
1. CITES Enforcement
2. Outreach and Education
3. Humane Agriculture and Tourism
Program Areas
CITES Enforcement
Outreach & Education
Humane Ag
• Regional CITES conference for Central
America, Dominican Republic and Panama.
• Joint support with Ministries of Trade and
Environment.
• Customs and National Police Training.
• Rescue center support and wildlife focus.
CITES training
• National Workshops in Central America.
• Training of government representatives, customs officials, and
NGOs.
• Joint material development with local administrative authorities.
Rescue Centers
•Institutional Strengthening.
•Development of educational materials and outreach campaigns.
•Work on animal handling techniques for confiscated animals.
Program Areas
CITES Enforcement
Outreach & Education
Humane Ag
• Trade and environment outreach
• NGO networking and civil society participation
• Educational programs and material
development
NGOs & Civil Society
• Strengthening NGO
participation in trade policy
• Promoting institutional civil
society participation in trade,
environmental, and capacity
building policy-making
• Facilitating educational
efforts and NGO networking
NGOs and the mayor’s office join national
government representatives
and HSI for CAFTA environmental
discussion in Esteli, Nicaragua
Program Areas
CITES Enforcement
Outreach & Education
Humane Ag
• Humane Slaughter and Production
• Local links to tourism and conservation
• Rural area veterinary services
• Sustainable/Organic Agriculture
Humane Slaughter
• Improved animal handling at
farm, transport, auction, and
slaughter can reduce
production costs and increase
meat quality.
• Support for national animal
welfare law & regulation
development.
• Economic impact studies
• Industry MOUs and pilot
National 5-year industry plan
Welfare systems development
• On-site education and
technical assistance for
farming, transport,
auction, and slaughter.
• Animal welfare training
of trainers and education
campaign with private
sector, universities, and
government
representatives
CACAO Production & Habitat
• Through its partner
CRCOCOA, HSUS/HSI
provides training and
certification for small
organic cacao producers
in Central America.
• Organic cacao
production provides an
important habitat for
animals
including migratory and
native bird species.
Cacao Program Description
Goal: Build capacity for improved production
of higher-value and animal-friendly cacao
products.
– Increase productivity and improve grain
quality
– strengthen financial planning and
organizational management
– incorporate environmentally friendly agroforestry and land management practices
– further develop market links
Cacao Program Description
Phase I (2004)
- Identification and documentation of associative
schemes
- Regional market development
Phase II (2005-2006)
- Technical assistance
- Organic transition
- Local artisan chocolate production
- Regional and international market development
CONCLUSION
- Trade Capacity Building is important when negotiating
free trade agreements between developed and
developing countries.
- As part of this process, governments must be willing to
include NGOs and private sector partners not only in
their policy development but also in their cooperation
and assistance programs.
- International NGOs have an opportunity to work together
with developing country governments and local NGOs to
develop civil society participation mechanisms and
agriculture and environment programs.