Implementing Agency:
Department For International Development (DFIDSEA)

Managing Institute:
International Institute of Biological Control (IIBC)

Project Code: 150-516-003	Start Date: 01-Jan-95	End Date: 01-Dec-99
Commitment: £1,800,497	Status: Current	Type of Funding: Bilateral - TC

Project Background:
The original Project examined the richness of the natural microbial gene pool in Indonesia for biotechnological innovation. The principal approach was to look for novel organisms and biochemical properties which could be deployed in the development of useful bioactive materials. During the period of the original Project both the UK and Indonesian Governments signed the Convention on the Conservation of Biological Diversity. This decision, together with the Biodiversity Action Plan for Indonesia and the UK Government's Darwin Initiative for the Survival of Species , is intended to support actions to conserve biodiversity as a resource for sustainable development. The second phase of this Project gives greater emphasis to technology transfer to Indonesia and introduces continuity and evolution to the programme.

Project Objectives:
To assist the Government of Indonesia in its policy of developing internationally credible biotechnology research programmes, and provide sustainable institutional development.

Intended Outputs:
1.)Molecular methods for mycorrhizal fungi identification and monitoring developed. 2.)Bioprocesses for treating environmental chemicals developed. 3.)Bio-insecticides active against indigenous pests and vectors of human diseases and predictive screening for selective improved strains developed. 4.)Capabilities in applied microbial systematics as aids to defining indigenous microbial diversity in Indonesia and search and discovery activities are built up. 5.)Programme in the field of environmental health related to diagnostic agents and vaccines initiated.