Survey on Biotechnology Capacity in Asia-Pacific:
Opportunities for National Initiatives and Regional Cooperation

A report prepared for UNESCO, Jakarta

Table of Contents
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1: Asia-Pacific Economic Development and Emergence of Biotechnology ...........1
Chapter 2: Expanding Contours of Biotechnology Revolution in Asia Pacific.....................9
Chapter 4: Bangladesh ........................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 5: Cambodia............................................................................................................10
Chapter 6: China................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 7: India.................................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 8: Indonesia............................................................................................................. 26
Chapter 9: Japan ................................................................................................................... 32
Chapter 10: Biotechnology in Korea....................................................................................39
Chapter 11: Lao PDR ...........................................................................................................48
Chapter 12: Biotechnology in Malaysia...............................................................................50
Chapter 13: Nepal................................................................................................................. 58
Chapter 14: New Zealand.....................................................................................................63
Chapter 15: Pakistan............................................................................................................. 67
Chapter 16: Biotechnology in the Philippines......................................................................70
Chapter 17: Singapore..........................................................................................................77
Chapter 18: Sri Lanka ..........................................................................................................81
Chapter 19: Thailand............................................................................................................ 84
Chapter 20: Vietnam ............................................................................................................91
Chapter 21: Policy Recommendations and Way Forward ...................................................88