Edgar J. DaSilva* Director Section of Life Sciences Division of Basic Sciences UNESCO 1, Rue Miollis, 75015 Paris France E-Mail : e.dasilva@unesco.org Mary Taylor Regional Tissue Culture Adviser, Pacific Regional Agricultural Programme University of the South Pacific Apia Western Samoa E-Mail: maryt@samoa.net Fax: 0685-27035/22933 * Corresponding author
In the run-up to the year 2000 and beyond, several island countries, especially in the Caribbean and Pacific regions, are confronted by the challenges and threats of globalization. In response, several island countries are initiating self-reliant strategies aimed at national and regional endogenous development. Amongst these strategies, the potential of biotechnology for economic development and technological growth is being tapped. |
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