Genetic improvement of fish species is considered a priority area for research and development by the government of Viet Nam, particularly in the context of rural development, food security and poverty alleviation. The current proposal has been developed in consultation with Vietnamese staff of participating institutions. The project builds upon the existing collaborative links between Deakin University and the Research Institutes of Aquaculture (RIAs) in Viet Nam. The project will bring together young Vietnamese researchers and other staff from all RIAs, academic institutions and other government agencies | Project Name Code Capacity Building in Molecular Genetic Research and Education and Aquaculture and Fisheries Australian Personnel Dr Chris Austin Professor Sena De Silva Australian Institution Deakin University Vietnam Institution RIA 1 Project Duration September 2001 - January 2005 Originally 31st August 2003 and extended Contract variation - CARD2-CON 0016 Activity Description Genetic improvement of fish species is considered a priority area for research and development by the government of Viet Nam particularly in the context of rural development food security and poverty alleviation. The current proposal has been developed in consultation with Vietnamese staff of participating institutions. The project builds upon the existing collaborative links between Deakin University and the Research Institutes of Aquaculture RIAs in Viet Nam. The project will bring together young Vietnamese researchers and other staff from all RIAs academic institutions and other government agencies. This project will not only capacity build within RIAs but will also engender strong and lasting networks within different government departments in Viet Nam and between Viet Nam and Australia. The project will have two dimensions focusing on 1 enhancing the knowledge and practical skills of young Vietnamese researchers in modern fish genetics and 2 building specific capacity and infrastructure in fish molecular genetic research within RIA 1. The first goal will be achieved by holding 2 work shops of 7-10 days duration in Viet Nam at RIA 1. The second goal will be achieved by assisting in the equipping of the fish genetics laboratory at RIA 1 by short and long term staff training courses both in Australia and Viet Nam and by conducting pilot scale research projects on Vietnamese commercial fish species. Aim To enhance capacity in research education and training in the field of molecular genetics and biotechnology and to increase production and enhance sustainable development of Vietnamese
