On May 16, 2023, in the online mode the 4th Steering Committee meeting for the Twinning Project “Approximation of national legislation of Ukraine in the fields of state supervision (control) of GMOs in open systems, protection of plant variety rights, and seed and seedling production in line with EU norms and standards” (hereinafter – Project), beneficiary of which is State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection (hereinafter – State Service) took place.
The aim of the Project is to contribute to address shortcomings in the sphere of state supervision (control) of compliance with safety measures and spread of GMOs in open systems, protection of plant variety rights and seed and seedling production.
The Project is being implemented jointly by authorities in the field of phytosanitary of Poland, Latvia and the Netherlands.
Modris Frikmanis, Resident Twinning Advisor, delivered a welcoming address to the participants of the meeting and presented the agenda.
In turn, Olha Shevchenko, BC Project Leader, made an introductory statement to the participants of the meeting and expressed her gratitude to the partners for their high performance and fruitful cooperation at all stages of the Project.
During the meeting, Modris Frikmanis, Resident Twinning Advisor, reviewed the priority areas of activity, and presented the results of the implemented activities for the reporting period within the framework of three components. In particular, Modris Frikmanis, presented the results of the study visit of representatives of the State Service to Latvia, emphasizing the beginning of the analysis of the laboratory system in Ukraine.
In turn, Lea Greisler, Finance Manager, presented a quarterly financial report and information on communication activities within the Project.
Kristīne Lomakina, EU Member State Project Leader, also addressed the participants and expressed gratitude to the Resident Twinning Adviser for his coordination and emphasized the importance of the Project implementation.
The experts and partners of the Project discussed and approved the quarterly report №5 and the work plan for the next reporting period.
The meeting was attended by Project experts from European Union Member States, representatives of the European Union Delegation to Ukraine and State Service.
On behalf of the Center for Adaptation of the Civil Service to the Standards of the European Union Olena Honcharuk, Head of the Twinning Coordination Division of the Unit of Twinning Programme Administration Office activities ensuring took part in the meeting.
For reference: in accordance with the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine as of October 11, 2016 No 700 “On Approval of the Procedure for Initiation, Preparation and Implementation of Twinning Projects” (as amended by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine as of August 22, 2018 No 663) NAUCS coordinates the implementation of the European Union Twinning institution building instrument in Ukraine. According to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine as of September 09, 2020 No 813 “On approval of theProcedure for preparation, approval and implementation of the plan to attract external assistance of the European Commission under TAIEX, the Center for Adaptation of the Civil Service to the Standards of the European Union coordinates the implementation of the TAIEX institution building tool in Ukraine.
