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100	1		_aSain, G. _uInternalional Conference of Agricultural Economists, 24; Berllin, Germany; 13-18 Aug 2000
245	0	0	_aMaize seed markets and institutional structure in Central America & Caribbean!
260			_c2000
300			_a18 pages
500			_aDraft
520			_aWe present information on the current structure of the genetic research and seed technology delivery system in CAe. We present a general model of the incentive for public-private cooperation in small markets. Research resources in the region are meager, with only 28.5 maize researchers employed in all CAC NARS. There has been a high level ofcollaborative research among the NARS and CIMMYf, and the public system has been able to release a total of 127 maize varieties. The contribution of regional collaboration is demonstrated by the fact that 90% of the maize area cropped with improved varieties contained CIMMY!' germplasm. In 1996, only 21% of the total maize area was sown with first generation improved varieties. Nine private companies were active in Central America in 1997, and less than $500,000 was invested in private sector maize research. Two types of factors limit private sector involvement - weak economic incentives owing to the small market size, and institutional factors. There has been movement to improve the policy environment; most importandy IPR legislation is being enacted in several countries, and discussion of harmonizing regional seed certification laws is underway. The low overall level of adoption of improved varieties remains an important concern.
536			_aSocioeconomics Program
546			_aEnglish
593			_aLucia Segura
595			_aCSC
700	1		_aTraxler, G., _ecoaut. _9728
700	1		_aWilson, N., _ecoaut.
942			_cPRO
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