1.Information on Systems and Related Studies

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

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

1.3 Develop genetic resources databases as required

Lead economy: Individual members

Ongoing

Self funded

1.4 Review medium term program objectives and approaches

Lead economy: Chinese Taipei Co-sponsor: all members

After March, 1997

In progress

Self funded

2. Inter-economy issues and linkages for harmonized action

Same as above

After Phase I

To be initiated

Establish an APEC information network for the exchange of genetic resources related information

3. Genetic resource materials for exchange and safe storage

Same as above

After Phase I

To-be initiated

Develop APEC networks and channels for exchange