Networking for Forest Genetic Resources Conservation and Use in sub-Saharan Africa

SAFORGEN, the sub-Saharan African Forest Genetic Resources Programme was started in 1999, to spearhead collaboration on the conservation and sustainable use of forests genetic resources in the sub-Saharan Africa.

The programme promotes development of national programmes for forest genetic resource conservation and use, networking among members and also generates knowledge on conservation and sustainable utilization of forest genetic resources.

Sixteen countries in sub-Saharan Africa have endorsed the programme and appointed national coordinators. SAFORGEN is coordinated by a scientist based at IPGRI sub-regional office for west and central Africa in Cotonou, Benin

Abdou Salam Ouédraogo Fellowship for 2005 

The Abdou Salam Ouédraogo Fellowship for 2005 has been awarded to Mr. Marius R. M. EKUÉ a citizen of Benin to assess the Population structure, genetic variability and sustainable utilization of Blighia sapida [K. Konig] in Benin. More

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