WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/AG/N/GTM/26
18 August 2003
(03-4292)
Committee on Agriculture Original:  Spanish
NOTIFICATION
The following notification concerning domestic support commitments ( Table DS.1 ) for the
years 1997-2001  was received from the delegation of Guatemala  on 29 January 2003.
_______________
The only existing agricultural domestic support measures applied by Guatemala are those set
out in supporting Table DS.1 attached hereto.G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 2Supporting Table DS.1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  GUATEMALA
Reporting Period:  1997
Measures exempt from the re duction commitment – "Green Box"
Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
General services
Forestry development and management.
Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activity.2,802.35 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Release of maize variety for the production of flakes;  production of foundation or registered
and certified seed.
Release of bean varieties for the central high plateau;  production of foundation or registered
and certified seed.Agricultural research services
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(a))
Release of rice varieties;  production of foundation and certified seed.
Release of sensitive and insensitive sorghum varieties; production of foundation or registered
and certified seed.
Snow peas and broccoli:  identification and selection of broccoli cultivars;  thresholds for the
control of plutella, aphids, "gallina ciega" (Phyllophaga spp) and lepidoptera using chemical
and organic products and other management techniques.
Identification of cultivar for industrialization.  Identification of long tuber for consumption;
determination of IPM system for pest and disease control;  foundation or registered seed
production.
Identification of new species of tropical fruit trees for export.
Identification and standardization of protocols for in vitro  reproduction of asparagus, garlic,
potatoes and other crops;  standardization of methodology for micropropagation of raspberries,
grapes and MM apple rootstock;  micropropagation of virus-free potato plants.
Starting up a self-sustaining development process for the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes.G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 3Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
Improvement of the living conditions of rural communities for the sustainable development of
natural resources.  Reinforcing the management  capacity of farmers, rural communities and
their community organizations.1,203.16 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Ensuring high quality reproductive material (genetic and physical).
Development of forestry and mangrove conservation management.
Training of teachers for forestry education.  Incorporation of forestry education in the national
education system, including at primary level.Extension and training
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(c))
Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activity.
Land reorganization.
Visual handbook of apple and peach pests and diseases.
Conducting technical studies and research and setting up training and technical assistance
relating to the wholesale agricultural market.364.62 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Generating and providing suitable information on wholesale markets.Marketing and promotion
services
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(f))
Providing a modern and efficient system for the marketing of agricultural, fish and forestry
products.
Integration of efforts and strengthening of links between the agricultural, industrial, commercial
and services sectors with a view to developing the competitive capacity of small- and
medium-sized agricultural producers.721.45 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and FoodInfrastructure services
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(g))
Promotion of the vertical integration, industri alization and marketing of agricultural activities.
Reinvigorating and modernizing activities pertaini ng to agriculture, agroindustry, livestock,
hydrobiology and services.
Agro-social development – land reorganization for repatriated persons and incorporation of
barren lands.
Improvement of the living conditions of the Petén rural communities through sustainable
management of natural resources by municipalities and rural communities.Technical assistance
(Annex 2, paragraph 2, other
category)Identification, evaluation, classification and management of seed sources to guarantee the safe
supply of high quality reproductive material.2,187.53 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and FoodG/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 4Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
Mangrove conservation.
Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activities.
Land reorganization to support resettlement of repatriated persons, incorporation of barren
lands and agricultural development.
Facilitation of the marketing of fruit products by ensuring regular deliveries and high quality
products, identifying new markets, training the staff of the organizations involved.
Rural development for the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes, by increasing production and the
productive capacity of the rural population of the area, while taking account of natural resource
conservation.
Protection of the plant and animal health of the national agricultural heritage.
Elaboration of standards, procedures to prevent the entry and dissemination of plant and animal
pests and diseases.
Controlling and learning to live with the Africanized bee.
Improvement of the sanitary quality of beef and pork consumed in the capital.
Training of small- and medium-sized livestock producers in export management activities.
Technical assistance to small- and medium-sized livestock producers in overcoming obstacles
to production.
Design, implementation and supervision of pest and disease recognition and detection
programmes.
Technical assistance to continental rural fish-farming.
Transfer of technology use, technical assist ance for mini-irrigation projects and for certified
seed producers.G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 5Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
Support and facilitation of
preinvestment activities
(Annex 2, paragraph 2, other
category)Support and facilitate the preinvestment and financial administration activities of agricultural,
livestock, forestry and hydrobiological projects.162.07 Centre for International
Cooperation in
Agricultural Pre-
investment (CIPREDA)
Guatemala – Mexico
Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Total 7,441.18
*Average exchange rate for 1997 according to the Bank of Guatemala Department of Ec onomic Studies:  Quetzales 6.17 = US$1G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 6Supporting Table DS.1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  GUATEMALA
Reporting Period:  1998
Measures exempt from the re duction commitment – "Green Box"
Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
General services
Ensuring the supply of high quality reproductive material (genetic and physical).
Development of forestry management.1,315.86 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activity.
Release of maize variety for the production of flakes; production of foundation or registered
and certified seed.Agricultural research services
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(a))
Release of bean varieties for the central high plateau;  production of foundation or registered
and certified seed.
Release of rice varieties;  production of foundation and certified seed.
Release of sensitive and insensitive sorghum varieties;  production of foundation or registered
and certified seed.
Pest and disease control and seed production.
Identification of new species of tropical fruit trees for export.
Identification and standardization of protocols for in vitro  reproduction of asparagus, garlic,
potatoes and other crops;  standardization of methodology for micropropagation of raspberries,
grapes and MM apple rootstock;  micropropagation of virus-free potato plants.
Management of renewable resources and development of the rural population in the river
Chixoy upper basin.
Starting up a self-sustaining development pr ocess in the rural area of Sierra de los
Cuchumatanes.
Extension and training
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(c))Improvement of the living conditions of rural communities for the sustainable development of
natural resources.  Management capacity-building for farmers, rural communities and their
community organizations.4,212.51 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and FoodG/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 7Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
Incorporation of forestry education in the national education system, including primary
education.
Ensuring high quality reproductive material (genetic and physical).
Management capacity-building for farmer s, rural communities and their community
organizations.
Regional rural development in Quiché.
Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activity.
Land reorganization.
Dissemination by means of leaflets on four varieties of bean.
Management of renewable resources and development of the rural population in the river
Chixoy upper basin.
Increasing the production and productive capacity of the farming population in the Sierra de los
Cuchumatanes area.
Enhancing the commercial management capacity of men and women farmers.
Generating and providing suitable information on wholesale markets.168.86 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and FoodMarketing and promotion
services
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(f))
Conducting technical studies and research and setting up training and technical assistance
pertaining to the wholesale agricultural market.
Providing a modern and efficient system for the marketing of agricultural, fish and forestry
products.
Promotion of the vertical integration, industri alization and marketing of agricultural activities.
Integration of efforts and strengthening of links between the agricultural, industrial, commercial
and services sectors with a view to developing the competitive capacity of small- and
medium-sized agricultural producers.353.06 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and FoodInfrastructure services
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(g))
Management of renewable natural resources and development of rural populations.
Reinvigoration and modernization of activities pertaining to agriculture, agro-industry,
livestock, hydrobiology and services.
Agro-social development – land reorganization for repatriated persons and incorporation of
barren lands.G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 8Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
Environmental programmes
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(g) and
other category)Protection and conservation of the Guatemalan Fir;  prevention and control of forest fires;
management and reafforestation.351.85 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Prevention service to facilitate regional rural development in Quiché
Development of the national forestry capacity.
Improvement of the living conditions of the Petén rural communities through sustainable
management of natural resources by municipalities and rural communities.1,253.14 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and FoodTechnical assistance
(Annex 2, paragraph 2, other
category)Identification, evaluation, classification and management of seed sources to ensure the safe
supply of high quality reproductive material.
Mangrove conservation.
Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activities.
Regional rural development in Quiché.
Land reorganization to support the resettlement of  repatriated persons, incorporation of barren
lands and agricultural development.
Rural development for Sierra de los Cuchumatanes by increasing production and the productive
capacity of the farming population of the area, taking into account the conservation of natural
resources.
Protection of the plant and animal health of the national agricultural heritage.
Elaboration of standards, procedures to prevent the entry and dissemination of plant and animal
pests and diseases.
Design, implementation and supervision of pest and disease recognition and detection
programmes.
Enhancement of the productivity and competitiveness of the various economic activities in the
agricultural, forestry, and hydrobiological sector.
Agricultural protection, epidemiological monito ring, seed certification, phytosanitary, water
and soil standards, food and hydrobiological safety.G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 9Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
Support and facilitation of
preinvestment activities
(Annex 2, paragraph 2, other
category)Support and facilitate the preinvestment and financial administration activities of agricultural,
livestock, forestry and hydrobiological projects146.20 Centre for International
Cooperation in
Agricultural Pre-
investment (CIPREDA)
Guatemala – Mexico
Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Total 7,801.48
*Average exchange rate for 1998 according to the Bank of Guatemala Department of Ec onomic Studies:  Quetzales 6.84 = US$1G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 10Supporting Table DS.1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  GUATEMALA
Reporting Period:  1999
Measures exempt from the re duction commitment – "Green Box"
Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
General services
Ensuring the supply of high quality reproductive material (genetic and physical).
Development of forestry management.968.94 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activity.
Management of renewable resources and rural population development in the river Chixoy
upper basin.Agricultural research services
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(a))
Contribution to starting up a self-sustaining development process in the rural area of Sierra de
los Cuchamatanes with a view to increasing real household income.
Improvement of the living conditions of rural communities for the sustainable management of
natural resources.  Management capacity-building for farmers, rural communities and their
community organizations.1,503.02 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Incorporation of forestry education in the national education system, including primary
education.
Ensuring high quality reproductive material (genetic and physical).
Rural development for small producers in Zacapa and Chiquimula.Extension and training
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(c))
Regional rural development in Quiché.
Productive agricultural and forestry projects.
Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activity.
Land reorganization and agro-social development by supporting the resettlement of repatriated
persons.
Dissemination by means of leaflets on four varieties of bean.
Management of renewable resources and development of the rural population in the river
Chixoy upper basin.G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 11Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
Enhancement of the production and productive capacity of the farming population in the Sierra
de los Cuchamatanes area.
Ensuring the supply and marketing of high quality reproductive material.
Reinforcing the commercial management capacity of men and women farmers.518.13 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and FoodMarketing and promotion
services
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(f))
Generating and providing suitable information on wholesale markets.
Conducting technical studies and research and setting up training and technical assistance
pertaining to the wholesale agricultural market.
Providing a modern and efficient system for the marketing of agricultural, fish and forestry
products.
Promotion of the vertical integration, industri alization and marketing of agricultural activities.
Improvement of productive capacity to ensure continued supply of high quality material. 2,488.64 Infrastructure services
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(g))Productive agricultural and forestry projects.
Management of renewable natural resources and development of rural populations.
Reinvigoration and modernization of activities pertaining to agriculture, agroindustry,
livestock, hydrobiology and services.
Agro-social development – land reorganization for repatriated persons and incorporation of
barren lands.
Improved management of renewable natural resources in the river Chixoy upper basin.
Environmental programmes
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(g) and
other category)Protection and conservation of the Guatemalan Fir;  prevention and control of forest fires;
management and reafforestation.74.81Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Regional rural development in Quiché.
Development of the national forestry capacity.
Improvement of the living conditions of the Petén rural communities through sustainable
management of natural resources by municipalities and rural communities.1,801.81 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and FoodTechnical assistance
(Annex 2, paragraph 2, other
category)Identification, evaluation, classification and management of seed sources to guarantee the safe
supply of high quality reproductive material.G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 12Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
Mangrove conservation.
Management capacity-building for men and women farmers, rural communities and their
community organizations.
Productive agricultural projects.
Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activities.
Regional rural development in Quiché.
Land reorganization to support the resettlement of  repatriated persons, incorporation of barren
lands and agricultural development.
Land acquisition.
Facilitation of the marketing of fruit products by ensuring regular deliveries and high quality
products.
Rural development for the Sierra de los Cuchamatanes area, by increasing production and the
productive capacity of the rural population of the area, while taking into account the
conservation of natural resources.
Protection of the plant and animal health of the national agricultural heritage.
Elaboration of standards, procedures to prevent the entry and dissemination of plant and animal
pests and diseases.
Design, implementation and supervision of pest and disease recognition and detection
programmes.
Agricultural protection, epidemiological monito ring, seed certification, phytosanitary, water
and soil standards, food and hydrobiological safety.
Support and facilitation of
preinvestment activities
(Annex 2, paragraph 2, other
category)Support and facilitate the preinvestment and financial administration activities of agricultural,
livestock, forestry and hydrobiological projects128.37 Centre for International
Cooperation in
Agricultural Pre-
investment (CIPREDA)
Guatemala – Mexico
Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and FoodG/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 13Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
Assistance for natural disasters
(Annex 2, paragraph 2, other
category)In various parts of the country as a consequence of Hurricane Mitch. 5,020.27 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Total 12,503.99
*Average exchange rate for 1999 according to the Bank of Guatemala Department of Ec onomic Studies: Quetzales 7.79 = US$1.G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 14Supporting Table DS.1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  GUATEMALA
Reporting Period:  2000
Measures exempt from the re duction commitment – "Green Box"
Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
General services
Ensuring the supply of high quality reproductive material (genetic and physical). Agricultural research services
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(a))Development of forestry management.977.72 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activity.
Management of renewable resources and development of the rural population in the Chixoy
river upper basin.
Contribution to starting up a self-sustaining development process in the rural area of Sierra de
los Cuchumatanes with a view to increasing real household income.
Extension and training
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(c))Improvement of the living conditions of rural communities for the sustainable management of
natural resources.  Management capacity-building for farmers, rural communities and their
community organizations.1,516.65 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Incorporation of forestry education in the national education system, including primary
education.
Ensuring high quality reproductive material (genetic and physical).
Rural development for small producers in Zacapa and Chiquimula.
Regional rural development in Quiché.
Productive agricultural and forestry projects.
Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activity.
Land reorganization and agro-social development through support for the resettlement of
repatriated persons.
Dissemination through leaflets on four varieties of bean.G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 15Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
Management of renewable resources and development of the rural population in the Chixoy
river upper basin.
Increasing production and the productive capacity of the farming population in the Sierra de los
Cuchumatanes area.
Ensuring the supply and marketing of high quality reproductive material. Marketing and promotion
services
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(f)) Strengthening the commercial management capacity of men and women farmers.522.83 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Generating and providing suitable information on wholesale markets.
Carrying out technical studies and research and setting up training and technical assistance
pertaining to the wholesale agricultural market.
Providing a modern and efficient system for the marketing of agricultural, fish and forestry
products.
Promotion of the vertical integration, industri alization and marketing of agricultural activities.
Improving productive capacity for continuous safe supply of high quality material. Infrastructure services
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(g))Productive agricultural and forestry projects.2,511.20 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Management of renewable natural resources and the development of rural populations.
Reinvigorating and modernizing activities pertaini ng to agriculture, agro-industry, livestock,
hydrobiology and services.
Agro-social development – land reorganization for repatriated persons and incorporation of
barren lands.
Improving the management of renewable natural resources in the Chixoy river upper basin.
Environmental programmes
(Annex 2(g) and other category)Protection and conservation of the Guatemalan Fir;  prevention and control of forest fires;
management and reafforestation.75.49 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Regional rural development in Quiché.
Development of the national forestry capacity.G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 16Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
Improving living conditions of the Petén rural communities through sustainable management of
natural resources by municipalities and rural communities.1,818.15 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and FoodTechnical assistance
(Annex 2, paragraph 2, other
category)Identification, evaluation, classification and management of seed sources to ensure the safe
supply of high quality reproductive material.
Mangrove conservation.
Strengthening the management capacity of men and women farmers, rural communities and
their community organizations.
Productive agricultural projects.
Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activities.
Regional rural development in Quiché.
Land reorganization to support the resettlement of  repatriated persons, incorporation of barren
lands and agricultural development.
Land acquisition.
Facilitation of the marketing of fruit products by ensuring regular deliveries and high quality
products.
Rural development for Sierra de los Cuchumatanes, by increasing production and the
productive capacity of farmers in the area, while taking account of natural resource
conservation.
Protection of the plant and animal health of the national agricultural heritage.
Elaboration of standards, procedures to prevent the entry and dissemination of plant and animal
pests and diseases.
Design, implementation and supervision of pest and disease recognition and detection
programmes.
Agricultural protection, epidemiological monito ring, seed certification, phytosanitary, water
and soil standards, food and hydrobiological safety.G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 17Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
Support and facilitation of
preinvestment activities
(Annex 2, paragraph 2, other
category)Support and facilitate the preinvestment and financial administration activities of agricultural,
livestock, forestry and hydrobiological projects.129.53 Centre for International
Cooperation in
Agricultural Pre-
investment (CIPREDA)
Guatemala – Mexico
Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Assistance for natural disasters
(Annex 2, paragraph 2, other
category)In various parts of the country as a consequence of Hurricane Mitch. 5,065.79 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Total 12,617.36
*Average exchange rate for 2000 according to the Bank of Guatemala Department of Ec onomic Studies: Quetzales 7.72 = US$1G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 18Supporting Table DS.1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  GUATEMALA
Reporting Period:  2001
Measures exempt from the re duction commitment – "Green Box"
Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
General services
Ensuring the supply of high quality reproductive material (genetic and physical). Agricultural research services
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(a))Development of forestry management.945.86 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activity.
Management of renewable resources and development of the rural population in the Chixoy
river upper basin.
Contribution to starting up a process of self-sustaining development in the rural area of Sierra
de los Cuchumatanes with a view to increasing real household income.
Extension and training
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(c))Improvement of the living conditions of rural communities for the sustainable management of
natural resources.  Management capacity-building for farmers, rural communities and their
community organizations.1,467.24 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Incorporation of forestry education in the national education system, including primary
education.
Ensuring high quality reproductive material (genetic and physical).
Rural development for small producers in Zacapa and Chiquimula.
Regional rural development in Quiché.
Productive agricultural and forestry projects.
Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activity.
Land reorganization and agro-social development through support for the resettlement of
repatriated persons.
Dissemination through leaflets on four varieties of bean.G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 19Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
Management of renewable resources and development of the rural population in the Chixoy
river upper basin.
Increasing production and the productive capacity of the farming population in the Sierra de los
Cuchumantanes area.
Ensuring the supply and marketing of high quality reproductive material. Marketing and promotion
services
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(f)) Strengthening the commercial management capacity of men and women farmers.505.80 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Generating and providing suitable information on wholesale markets.
Carrying out technical studies and research, and setting up training and technical assistance
pertaining to the wholesale agricultural market.
Provision of a modern and efficient system for the marketing of agricultural, fish and forestry
products.
Promotion of the vertical integration, industri alization and marketing of agricultural activities.
Improving productive capacity for the continuous safe supply of high quality material. Infrastructure services
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(g))Productive agricultural and forestry projects.2,429.39 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Management of renewable natural resources and development of rural populations.
Reinvigoration and modernization of activities pertaining to agriculture, agroindustry,
livestock, hydrobiology and services.
Agro-social development – land reorganization for repatriated persons and incorporation of
barren lands.
Improvement of the management of renewable natural resources in the Chixoy river upper
basin.
Environmental programmes
(Annex 2(g) and other category)Protection and conservation of the Guatemalan Fir;  prevention and control of forest fires;
management and reafforestation.73.03 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Regional rural development in Quiché.
Development of the national forestry capacity.G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 20Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
Improvement of the living conditions of the Petén rural communities through sustainable
management of natural resources by municipalities and rural communities.Technical assistance
(Annex 2, paragraph 2, other
category)Identification, evaluation, classification and management of seed sources to ensure the safe
supply of high quality reproductive material.1,758.91 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Mangrove conservation.
Strengthening the management capacity of men and women farmers, rural communities and
their community organizations.
Productive agricultural projects.
Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activities.
Regional rural development in Quiché.
Land reorganization to support the resettlement of  repatriated persons, incorporation of barren
lands and agricultural development.
Land acquisition.
Facilitation of the marketing of fruit products by ensuring regular deliveries and product
quality.
Rural development for Sierra de los Cuchumatanes by increasing production and the productive
capacity of the farming population of the area, while taking account of the conservation of
natural resources.
Protection of the plant and animal health of the national agricultural heritage.
Elaboration of standards, procedures to avoid the entry and dissemination of plant and animal
pests and diseases.
Design, implementation and supervision of pest and disease recognition and detection
programmes.
Agricultural protection, epidemiological monito ring, seed certification, phytosanitary, water
and soil standards, food and hydrobiological safety.G/AG/N/GTM/26
Page 21Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the
measure in the year in
question
(thousands of US$)*Data source
12 3 4
Support and facilitation of
preinvestment activities
(Annex 2, paragraph 2, other
category)Support and facilitate the preinvestment and financial administration activities of agricultural,
livestock, forestry and hydrobiological projects.125.31 Centre for International
Cooperation in
Agricultural Pre-
investment (CIPREDA)
Guatemala – Mexico
Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Assistance for natural disasters
(Annex 2, paragraph 2, other
category)In various parts of the country as a consequence of Hurricane Mitch. 4,900.74 Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Food
Total 12,206.28
*Average exchange rate for 2001 according to the Bank of Guatemala Department of Ec onomic Studies:  Quetzales 7.98 = US$1
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