Tuvalu
Collaborative Activities between BIOVERSITY/COGENT and Tuvalu
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1. Capacity Building
a) Technical assistance/expert advice
In 2000, one expert visited Tuvalu to assist in coconut germplasm collecting, characterisation and conservation in Tuvalu.
b) Training and human resources development
One local coconut researcher has undergone staff development training in 1999 on the STANTECH.
c) COGENT meetings/workshops
No COGENT –sponsored or –initiated meetings or workshops have been held in the country.
2. Research Projects
So far, only one project was carried out in Tuvalu, implemented by the Department of Agriculture.
3. Financial Support and Funding
Donor funding support for the coconut project in Tuvalu amounts to US$11,000, provided by ADB; while national government counterpart financing for the same amounts to US$6,875.
4. Summary of Activities and Accomplishments, Tuvalu
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1. Capacity building a) Technical assistance provided by experts to Tuvalu |
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Expert |
Dates |
Purpose |
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Roland Bourdeix |
24 April – 11 May 2000 |
Coconut germplasm collecting, characterisation and conservation in Tuvalu |
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b) In-country training courses conducted with Tuvalu research participants |
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Schedule |
Course/Training Activities |
Venue/Host |
No. Trainees/ Countries |
Funding Agency |
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None |
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c) Local researchers trained in other countries |
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Name |
Dates, Country |
Training Course |
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Sam Panapa |
30 Jun – 9 Jul 1999, Vanuatu |
STANTECH Training Course |
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d) BIOVERSITY-COGENT meetings/workshops held in Tuvalu |
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Date |
Activity |
Location |
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None |
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2. BIOVERSITY-COGENT projects in Tuvalu |
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Project Title |
Host Institute |
Budget/ Funding Agency (US$) |
Budget/ National Funding (US$) |
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a) Collecting, evaluation and charaterization of coconut genetic resources in Tuvalu |
Department of Agriculture |
11,000/ADB |
6,875 |
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TOTAL |
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11,000 |
6,875 |
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| As of November 2009 |
Prepared by:
Yeow Giap Seng, COGENT Programme Assistant
