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7 January 2009

Codex Trust Fund

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The application process for 2009 is now open, the deadline for applications is 31 October 2008. Application forms and procedures can be found under "Application procedure"

Introduction

The Codex Trust Fund was launched on 14 February 2003 by Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland, Director-General of WHO, and Dr Jacques Diouf, Director-General of FAO, at a ceremony organized during the 25th (extraordinary) session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The Fund is seeking US$40 million over a 12-year period to help developing countries and countries in transition to increase their participation in the vital work of the Commission.

This web site provides a variety of information on the Fund including details of eligibility and application processes.

Latest News - May 2008

Malaysia - the first developing country to make a contribution to the FAO/WHO Project and Fund for Enhanced Participation in Codex (Codex Trust Fund)

New E-Learning course on Codex, entitled "Enhancing participation in Codex activities" The course has been developed by both FAO and the World Health Organization (WHO)

E-Learning course on Codex

Codex Trust Fund: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | General information