Deadline to apply for Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP): 1 October 2013
Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation is organizing the Training on ‘Netherlands Fellowship for Training on ‘Contemporary approaches to genetic resources conservation and use’ in the Netherlands from 7 – 25 April 2014. Support to participate in this training programme is available from the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP).
Modern production and marketing of agricultural crops depend on a limited number of genetically uniform varieties that deliver uniform food products. With this approach becoming global, genetic diversity is endangered. Worldwide, strategies are developed to conserve genetic resources. This course provides state-of-the-art insight in various plant genetic resources management strategies and relevant policies.
Training is organized by Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation.
Course objectives–
Upon completion of the course applicants will-
- understand current perspectives, concepts and strategies regarding the conservation and use of genetic resources
- be able to apply genetic resources management strategies
- be familiar with the history and contents of international agreements, in particular the CBD, IT-PGRFA, WTO-TRIPS and UPOV
- develop capacity to implement the International treaty that focus on Nagoya Protocol, Multilateral System, the interpretations and role of Standard material Transfer Agreement, the Funding Strategy and the aspects of Farmers Rights
Target audience–
The programme is designed for mid-career professionals working in policy, research, education or development areas. Participants may be employed by ministries, research institutes, universities, companies, NGOs or other organisations involved in plant genetic resources management. Applicants should have at least an MSc or equivalent in training and experience. At least three years of professional experience in a relevant field is required, as well as proficiency in English.
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Learn how to apply for the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) to participate in this training programme from this link. Countries eligible to apply for NFP are Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Peru, Albania, Georgia, Philippines, Armenia, Ghana, Rwanda, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, , Guatemala, Senegal, Bangladesh, India, Somalia, Benin, Indonesia, South Africa, Bhutan, Jordan, South Sudan, Bolivia, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Burkina Faso, Macedonia, Sudan, Burundi, Mali, Surinam, Cambodia, Mongolia, Tanzania, Colombia, Mozambique, Thailand, Djibouti, Myanmar (Burma), , Uganda, DR Congo, Nepal, Vietnam, Egypt, Nicaragua, Yemen, Eritrea, Nigeria, Zambia, Pakistan, Zimbabwe.
