Each working Group will have the
following functions:
a) Collection and dissemination of information
through the Network Secretariat. This information will be in the form of
literature information, research and development results, patents consultancy
services, institutional news, technologies, annual reports, etc.
b) Planning and implementation upon the approval of the Network’s Coordinating
Board, training programs including seminars and workshops.
c) Planning and coordination of research and development programs in cooperation
with other member institutions.
d) Provision of technical assistance to various national institutions.
Consultants from institutions in the Region would be used and from outside the
Region whenever competence is not available within the Region.
This would require keeping an updated record of national institutions, expertise
and technologies available in the region on medicinal plants agro-industry.