Marker-Assisted Selection: Current status and future perspectives
in crops, livestock, forestry and fish. Edited by Elcio Guimarães,
John Ruane, Beate Scherf, Andrea Sonnino, Jjames Dargie. Food
and Agriculture Organization 2007.
Conference website for ‘New Approaches to Plant Breeding of
Orphan Crops in Africa,’ September, Bern, Switzerland. Scientists
discuss plant improvement techniques for tef, millet and other
crops.
The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
is a strategic alliance of members, partners and international
agricultural centres that mobilizes science to benefit the poor.
The Interactive Resource Center of Cornell University’s Institute for Genomic Diversity provides protocols, tutorials, literature and news. The IRC has compiled molecular breeding support tools for scientists working in sorghum and pearl millet.
Website of the International Foundation for Science (IFS). IFS is a research council with international operations and the mission to build the scientific capacity of developing countries in sciences related to the sustainable management of biological and water resources.
Website with recent news, research and developments. From the Golden Rice project management office, University of Freiburg, Germany. |
'Women in Scientific Careers: Unleashing the Potential.’ This
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
publication assesses the underlying causes behind the low participation
of women in scientific careers, especially at senior levels,
and identifies good practice policies to attract, recruit and
retain women in scientific careers in public and private research.
Fellowships for East African Women Scientists. This innovative
program is designed to support professional growth in both scientific
expertise and people management, facilitating the development
of female science leaders and strengthening their institutions.
Gender Indicators in Science, Engineering and Technology provides
a better understanding of the numbers and needs at stake in
these fields, including quantitative and qualitative indicators
for the participation of women and under-represented groups,
especially in developing countries.
The World Bank has mobilized a fund for projects that sequester
or conserve carbon in forest and agro-ecosystems. The Fund,
a public/private initiative administered by the World Bank,
aims to deliver cost effective emission reductions while promoting
biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation. |
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. 189 countries
around the world have joined an international treaty that sets
general goals and rules for confronting climate change.
Initiated in 2001, the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA)
assessed the consequences of ecosystem change for human well-being
and the scientific basis for action needed to enhance the conservation
and sustainable use of those systems. The MA includes the work
and comments of more than 1,360 experts worldwide.
Council on Foundations Statement of Ethical Principals. The Council on Foundations and its members promote the highest standards of ethical behaviour.
Centre for Applied Studies in International Negotiations (CASIN)
is a Geneva think-tank that concentrates on a spectrum of issues
related to national and international governance and trade.
Home of Swisscontact, the Organization of the Swiss private
sector for development co-operation. Promoting private economic
and social development in selected countries in the South and
East through advisory services, training and continuing education.
Commission for Research Partnerships with Developing Countries (KFPE), dedicated to promoting research partnerships with developing and transition countries.
For a complete list of SFSA’s partners please see page 9. |
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