Side Event

Strengthening ABS Efforts in Developing Countries: Incorporating Capacity Building and Tech Transfer into PIC and MAT

Organizer
American BioIndustry Alliance (ABIA) and the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)

Date and Time
9 October 2007 13:15 - 14:45

Meeting
Fifth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS WG 5)

The ABIA and BIO will present diverse approaches to equitable sharing of benefits relating to sustainable use and commercialization of genetic resources and relevant, valuable traditional knowledge that incorporate front-loaded benefits including capacity building and technology transfer. Presentations will include industry representatives, developing country representatives and possibly other NGO participants.