The Expert Consultation on Bridging the Rice Yield Gap in the Asia-Pacific Region was held at the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) in Bangkok, Thailand, from 5 to 7 October 1999. It was organized and sponsored by FAO. Experts from Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam participated in the Expert Consultation, together with representatives of FAO and IRRI. The list of participants is given in Annex 1.
Introductory remarks were presented by the Senior Plant Production and Protection Officer, FAO/RAP. The Welcome Address was delivered by the Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand. The Deputy Regional Representative, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, was also present during the Opening Session.
