This workshop launches the three year programme of the Dutch-German Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS) Capacity-Building Initiative for Africa. It aims to: explore the experiences with bioprospecting cases in the region for the implementation of ABS regulations at the national and local level; develop a strong vision for ABS in Africa based on trust and mutual understanding; and develop recommendations for international law and policy making on one specific issue area based on participants preference: either gap analysis, practical solutions for regional cooperation or national requirements for certificates of origin.  

dates: 19-24 November 2006  
location: Cape Town, South Africa  
contact: Andreas Drews  
phone: 49-6196-79-1359  
fax: 49-6196-79-6190  
e-mail: andreas.drews@gtz.de  
www: http://www.abs-africa.info/capetown_index.html