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8 October  2020 
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PRESS RELEASE  
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE  
Denmark  gives DKK 8 million  to help developing countries 
participate in farm trade  
The government of Denmark  contribut ed a total of  DKK 8 million ( over CHF 1.1 million ) in 2019  
and 2020 to help developing countries and least -developed countries (LDCs) comply with 
international food safety, animal and plant health standards and to enhance their access to 
agricultural markets.  
 
The donation will be allocated to the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF ), a global 
partnership that helps developing countries to gain and maintain access to markets by tackling 
sanitary and phytosanitary  knowledge and capacity gaps and by promoti ng food safety, animal and 
plant health. It works to support sustainable economic growth, poverty reduction, food security 
and environmental protection.  
 
Deputy Director -General Yonov Frederick Agah , who oversees development matters in the WTO, 
said: "Denmark's contribution will significantly assist in providing  developing countries and LDCs 
with the necessary know -how and institutional capacity to improve their sanitary and 
phytosanitary capacity , thereby helping to lay the foundation for new trade opportunities for their 
farmers ." 
 
Denmark 's Ambassador to the WTO, Morten J espersen, said: "The Danish contribution to the STDF 
will help developing countries and LDCs meet global standards for safe agric ultural trade. The 
STDF plays an important role in helping to generate jobs, raise incomes and protect the livelihoods 
of farmers in these countries. " 
 
 
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