Deadline: 20 October 2015
Wageningen UR Center for Development Innovation (CDI) will conduct short term course “Contemporary approaches to genetic resources conservation and use” from 4 April 2016 to 22 May 2016 in the Netherlands. Mid-career professionals working in policy, research, education or development areas who are employed by ministries, research institutes, universities, companies, NGOs or other organisations involved in plant genetic resources management are invited to apply for participation.
This course provides state-of-the-art insight into various plant genetic resources management strategies and relevant policies.
Upon completion of the course participants will
- Understand current perspectives, concepts and strategies regarding the conservation and use of genetic resources;
- Be able to apply genetic resources management strategies which covers aspect of gene bank management and on-farm management;
- Be familiar with the history and contents of international agreements, in particular the CBD, IT-PGRFA, WTO-TRIPS and UPOV;
- Be able to implement the International Treaty and the Nagoya Protocol, including g the Treaty’s Multilateral System , its Standard Material Transfer Agreement, the Funding Strategy and aspects of Farmers’ Rights.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be citizen of an NFP country and employed in an NFP country to be eligible for Netherlands
- 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.
- Applicants must be proficient in the English language.
For more information, please visit CDI Course Contemporary Approaches.
