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BioTrade
regional programmes typically develop
regional strategies and policies in favour of biotrade.
Generally, these programmes are
created, formulated and implemented by
Intergovernmental Organisations (IGOs) with a
regional mandate. The BioTrade Initiative provides concrete support
and assistance to organisations in the formulation
and implementation of regional programmes that
promote biotrade all along the various stages.
Regional programmes complement ongoing
efforts of member countries and concentrate on those
efforts that are more cost-effective or efficient to
be carried out at regional level than at the
national level. Programmes are developed jointly
with governments and national BioTrade programmes.
The BioTrade Initiative provides support to IGOs operating
in regions that are rich in biodiversity. Their
member states should have demonstrated clear
interest in developing their national capacity to
promote biotrade. They also need to be willing to
take on the BioTrade principles and criteria.
Regional programmes currently supported by UNCTAD:
