Participants

The up to 16 participants in each of the two trainings include ABS National Focal Points and representatives of Competent National Authorities for ABS, negotiators in the last meeting of the ABS Working Group, staff of national research and development institutions, NGOs from the local, national and regional level, staff of international institutions, as well as relevant private sector representatives including farmers and breeders.

Preference will be given to participants from Southern Africa, as the training is being offered in the other African regions as well.