Project Title : Strengthening the scientific basic of In-situ conservation of Agricultural Biodiversity on-farm in Nepal Phase I

Funding agency : IDRC,International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI), Rome

Project duration : 01 May 1997- 30 April 2002 (Phase-I)

Geographical focus : Kaski (Begnas VDC) and Bara (Kachowra VDC)

Researchers : Anil Subedi, Abishkar Subedi, Ram Bahadur Rana, Deepak Kumar Rijal, Krishna Baral, Deepa Singh, Sanjaya Gyawali, Pashupati Chaudhary, Anu Adhikari and Pitambar Shrestha

Objectives :

• To develop in-situ conservation methods and models (examples) among different crops in Nepal
• To make provisions of principles, options and approaches to integrate agrobiodiversity in agricultural development available to concerned stakeholders
• To develop indicators for monitoring impact of in-situ conservation activities on crop diversity and human livelihoods
• To enhance project management and the strategic decision making capacity in participatory approaches
• To support the institutionalization process of in-situ conservation programmes and policies at a national level through increased scientific capacities and representative partnerships
• The ultimate goal is to strengthen the scientific basis, institutional linkages and policies that support the role of farmers in conservation and use of crop genetic diversity