| Training Programme |
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Food Trade and Nutrition Coalition-
Asia
TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CIVIL SOCIETY
GROUPS IN ASIA
ON
AGROBIODIVERSITY, AGBIOTECHNOLOGY AND
FOOD SECURITY
ASIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Bangkok, Thailand
November 27 29 2006 |
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Gene Campaign organised a
training programme on Agrobiodiversity, Agniotechnology and Food Security
for
Asian CSOs at Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok from 27 - 29
November 2006. The workshop was conducted under aegis of the Food Trade and Nutrition
Coalition - Asia. The aim of the training programme was to build
capacity among Civil Society.
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Increase ability among CSOs
to conduct public debates in their countries to foster an informed debate
on the relevance of GMOs to food security and the urgency of conserving of
agrobiodiversity.
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To engage intelligently with
policymakers to influence policy with regard to these fields.
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Be able to critique and
monitor the regulatory and oversight mechanisms.
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Articulate the rights of
citizens and consumers to safe food of their choice.
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Capacity among CSOs to
conduct similar training workshops.
Participant from Countries -
India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Philippines,
Indonesia, Korea and Thailand.
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Programme Schedule |
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2 7 November 2006(
Day I) |
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8:30 AM- 9:15 AM
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Introduction to FTN
Expectation(s) Check of the Participants from
the Training Program
Dr. Surjit Singh, Coordinator FTN- Asia
Mr. Krishna Kumar, FTN- Asia |
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9:15 AM -9:45 AM
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Objectives and Structure of
the Training Program
Dr. Suman Sahai, Gene Campaign |
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10:15
AM —1:00 |
PM
Presentations & Discussions |
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10:15-11:00 |
1. An Introduction to GE
Crops & Foods
Dr. Suman Sahai, Gene Campaign |
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11:15-12:15
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2. Biosafety and Risk Assessment:
Professor Banpot Napompeth, Kassetsart
University,National Biosafety Framework,
Thailand |
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12:15- 1:00 |
3. GE Crops and International
Trade
Mr. Gilbert M Sape, PAN-AP |
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2:00 PM- 4:30 AM
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Working Groups break up for internet research
and prepare write ups on questions/issues on Agrobiotechnology
Country/region specific
1 Biosafety and
regulatory system
2 Status of GE products/ crops |
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28 November (Day 2) |
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8:30 A.M —9:45 AM
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Presentation, Review of Working Group papers
and Problem sharing
Facilitator: Gilbert Sape |
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10:15 AM —1:00 PM
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Presentations & Discussions |
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10:15- 11:00 |
1.
Globalisation and corporatisation of Agriculture:
Ms Theresa Lauron, Asia Pacific Research
Network |
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11:00-11:45 |
2. Green Revolution, Gene Revolution
and IPRs :
Dr. Suman Sahai, Gene Campaign |
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11:45-1:00
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3 Advocacy and campaigns: outline of
campaigns in National! Regional context and developing campaign
strategies:
Mr. Gilbert Sape, PAN-AP |
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2:00 PM- 3 :00 PM
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Socio Economic Impact of GE Crops:
Dr. Edsel Sajor, Asst. Professor, School of
Environment,
Research and Development, Asian Institute of
Technology |
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3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Finalization of Working Group
Papers |
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29 November (Day 3) |
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8:30 A.M- 9:45 AM
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Presentation of the Working
Group papers |
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10:15 AM —12:20
PM
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Presentations & Discussions
1. Codex Alimentarius & the Safety of GE
Foods:
Dr. Sudip Rakshit, Vice
President -Research,
Asian Institute of Technology
2. Agrobiodiversity and Food Security
Dr Suman Sahai |
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12:20 PM-12: 30 PM
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Synthesis and the Way Forward
Mr. Sharad Joshi, FTN-Asia |
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12:30 pm — 1:15 pm
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The Way Ahead for Asia- FTN’s Long Term Goals and future
strategies of ICCO and FTN
Mr. Lennard Roubos, Programme Officer, ICCO |
