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11. Mr Abi Antoun
discussed the integration of PGRFA planning in the wider
context of developing Biodiversity Strategies and Action
Plans. He noted that 10 countries in the region had developed
such plans, or were in the process of doing so, with the
support of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). 12. Mr Naceur Hamza
described the experience of the Tunisian national programme.
Following reflection on an earlier attempt to develop a
centralized national genebank, Tunisia had successfully
established a national committee, and developed a network of
genebanks, linked to the breeders and other users. He
emphasized the importance of this approach in securing funds
from national sources. 13. Ms
Ayfer Tan presented the Turkey national programme and
described how the coordinating mechanisms of the in situ activities
were linked to the national programme. She emphasized the
importance of public awareness, and of involving all actors
including NGOs and the private sector |
