Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) for Maize (Zea Mays L.) within East African Countries (Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda): A Qualitative, Pathway-Initiated Risk Analysis

Abstract

This risk analysis was prepared by PRA specialists from five member countries of the EAC namely: Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya. However, South Sudan did not participate in the development of the PRA document as the documents were developed before they joined the EAC. It involved comparing and harmonizing pest lists associated with maize in the five countries. As a result, the following outputs were achieved: i) a harmonized EAC quarantine list for maize; ii) EAC PRA for grain and seed Maize and iii) Harmonized Phytosanitary import conditions for maize to be applied in the EAC Region.