Regional programs / Asia regional project 498019805 · 1970–1977 · higher education, universities and scholarships
GRANT TO THE NEWLY-ESTABLISHED SE ASIAN MINISTERS OF EDUC COUNCIL (SEAMEC) REGIONAL CENTER FOR TROPICAL BIOLOGY (BIOTROP) .BIOTROP IS INTENDED TO SERVE AS A PERMANENT REGIONAL BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH & TRAINING CENTER; IT IS TO DEVELOP INFORMATION ON TROPICAL PLANT & ANIMAL LIFE WHICH WOULD BE OF USE LOCALLY & WORLDWIDE AND TO PROVIDE TRAINING & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE TO ASIAN JUNIOR RESEARCH SCIENTISTS.BIOTROP IS LOCATED ON THE SITE OF THE NATL BIOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (LBN) IN INDONESIA AND SHARES LBN FACILITIES. THE AID GRANT COMPLEMENTS THE FUNDING INPUTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OF SEVERAL DONORS;THIS COMBINED FINANCIAL & EXPERTISE RESOURCE IS USED TO SUPPORT BIOTROP'S INITIAL DEVELOPMENTAL & OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES.SUCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 1.CONSTRUCTING & EQUIPPING LAB FACILITIES & LIVING ACCOMODIATIONS, AND RENOVATING CERTAIN LBN FACILITIES. 2.CONDUCTING RESEARCH ON TROPICAL FOREST BIOLOGY & TROPICAL PESTS, AND STUDIES ON FRESH WATER ECOLOGY (MAN-MADE LAKES), AND MARINE TAXONOMY, ECOLOGY & PHYSIOLOGY-PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES, IN ADDITION TO SR RESEARCHERS, ARE ASIAN JR RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, UNIV STUDENTS, TECHNICIANS, AND SCHOOL TEACHERS.THIS RESEARCH PROVIDES EXPERIMENTAL
Source: DEC abstract, PD-AAD-937-A1 (1970). The source's own text.
Operated in: Southern Africa, East Asia, Indonesia, Asia.
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| Title | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| REGIONAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (BIOTROP) | 1974 | Linked evaluation |
| REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT : SEAMEO REGIONAL CENTER FOR TROPICAL BIOLOGY | 1977 | Linked evaluation |
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| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Regional | 1970 to 1977 | Stated in a document | 4 sources |
| 1977 |
| Stated in a document |
| 1 source |
| Asia | 1970 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
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Program key prj:498019805