PROGRESS REPORT ON JOINT ACTIVITIES
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICAL
COOPERATION
(ECO-TECH AREA)
PRIORITY AREA/THEME: 1.
Conservation and Utilization of Plant and Animal Genetic Resources |
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PROGRAM/ACTIVITY and SPECIFIC SUB-ACTIVITIES |
LEAD ECONOMY and CO-SPONSOR |
TIME FRAME |
STATUS |
FUND SOURCE |
FEEDBACK/IMPACT ON APEC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES |
1.Information on Systems and Related Studies |
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Identify APEC-wide needs for genetic resources management based on individual member economy’s genetic resource database |
1.1 Collecting information through survey |
Lead economy: Chinese Taipei; Co-sponsor: all members |
1996-1997 |
Shepherd has prepared the first questionnaire and members’ responses noted at the 2nd ATC. |
Self funded |
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1.2 Further compilation and analysis, assessment by experts in a Workshop (Chinese Taipei proposing to host) to identify and fill in the gaps in genetic resources portfolios |
Same as above |
March 1997 |
In preparation |
Self funded |
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1.3 Develop genetic resources databases as required |
Lead economy: Individual members |
Ongoing |
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Self funded |
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1.4 Review medium term program objectives and approaches |
Lead economy: Chinese Taipei Co-sponsor: all members |
After March, 1997 |
In progress |
Self funded |
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2. Inter-economy issues and linkages for harmonized action |
Same as above |
After Phase I |
To be initiated |
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Establish an APEC information network for the exchange of genetic resources related information |
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3. Genetic resource materials for exchange and safe storage |
Same as above |
After Phase I |
To-be initiated |
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Develop APEC networks and channels for exchange |