Objectives and Focus of the Pilot Workshop

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  To train participants in the use of the IPP and how to enter data (as required by the IPPC) into the IPP;
  

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  To test the IPP, available at http://www.ippc.int , which is the official website of the IPPC; and
  
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  To test the training material which have been prepared for the forthcoming regional workshops on using the IPP to meet reporting obligations under the IPPC.
  

The pilot workshop was used to highlight any remaining design issues with the system; to conduct stress tests of the website, to reflect the range of experiences and ability of the whole global phytosanitary community as far as possible; and to test the installation and performance of two special training instances of the system, one installed in the training room, and one at FAO Headquarters.