First Central Asia/ICARDA Regional Coordination Meeting Aleppo, 13-16 September 1997

Abstract

This brief report was prepared with support from Central Asian scientists and contains salient features of the meeting . The meeting was attended by 24 scientists from the five Central Asian Republics which provided an excellent opportunity for them and ICARDA scientists to discuss and finalize collaborative research activities. The meeting also provided an excellent opportunity to jointly develop project proposals for seeking financial resources to initiate these collaborative activities, Furthermore, the meeting at Aleppo provided an opportunity for the scientists of Central Asia to meet ICARDA scientists and familiarise themselves with its research programs and facilities.