The 33rd session of the biennial General Conference of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was held on 3-21 October 2005 in Paris, France. Among the decisions made, the General Conference approved the establishment in India of the Regional Centre for Biotechnology Education and Training. The Centres aim is to "network existing expertise in the region, boost capacity-building strategies and address Asian countries common research and development challenges and goals within the field of biotechnology". The Government of India will provide the funds required for the establishment of this Centre, which is expected to be fully functional within the next 5 years. See the news story (in English and French) or contact [email protected] for more information.

04/12/2005