Plant Protection Directorate

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Mission

1- Survey and control of both national and local pests.
2- Manages and supervises the plant quarantine stations all over the country.
3- Manages and approves imported chemicals.

Disaster Reduction Goal

Minimizing and controling National Pests (Desert Locust, Rodents, harmf Quelea Birds and Fruitflies) Invasions/outbreaks, consequently, contributing in realising food security.

DRR activities
Disaster Reduction Focal Point(s)

Director General of PPD

Making disaster risk reduction a policy priority, institutional strengthening (HFA 1)

1- Contingency planning.
2- Training.
3- Emergency Preparedness.

Risk assessment and early warning systems (HFA 2)

1- Conduct regular surveys and send data in real time for analysis to assess situation and risk and to plan for action.
2- Use of remote sensing products.
3- Exchange information with neighboring Countries and concerned Organizations.
4- Prepare reports and forecasts to support proper decision making.

Preparedness for effective response (HFA 5)

1- Training.
2- Emergency Preparedness.
3- Updating of resources allocation.

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