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ECOSA 2009 is aimed at exploring and promoting seed trade within the ECO
region and beyond. The ECO region encompasses 10 member countries with an
area of 800 million ha and population of more than 350 million people with
a rich variety of agro-climatic conditions suitable for agricultural and
horticultural crop and livestock production. Agriculture has a significant
share in GDP of the ECO countries ranging from 11-50% and employing 39%
of economically active population. There is great potential for agricultural
expansion and diversification bringing opportunities for the seed sector.
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The Conference will provide a forum to promote regional seed trade among
seed companies within and outside the region and to share experiences among
stakeholders of the seed industry. Conference participants will come from
the private sector (seed companies, agricultural input suppliers, seed equipment
manufacturers), public sector, international/regional/national seed trade
associations and international/ regional development organizations working
on seeds.
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While the main focus of the conference will be on seed trade, the conference
program includes seed-related technical workshops on three main themes:
(1) Status of regional and global seed industry;
(2) International environments of relevance to ECO region;
(3) Harmonization of regulatory framework;
(4) Opportunities in the Seed Sector in ECO region; and
(5) Status and role of the private sector in ECO region.
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Topics include:
Trends in regional and global seed industry
Status and prospects of seed market in ECO Region
International environments of relevance to ECO region
(OECD Seed Schemes, IPRs, ISTA Accreditation, seed trade association)
Facilitating regional seed trade (harmonizing seed regulations, national/regional
seed associations)
Privatization of seed sector: approach and progress
Status and role of private sector in ECO member countries
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