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Symposium on Aromatic and Medicinal Plants
An International Symposium on Perfume, Aromatic, and Medicinal Plants was held in Jerba, Tunisia, 2-4 November 2006. It was jointly organized by IRA Medenine, ICARDA, Ecole National des Ingenieurs de Gabes, and the Agriculture Research Service of the US Department of Agriculture; and held under the auspices of the Tunisian Ministry of Scientific Research, Technology and Capacity Building. The symposium brought together over 300 participants from Algeria, Belgium, France, Iran, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Tunisia, UAE, and USA. They included researchers, pharmacists, medical doctors, businessmen, policy makers, development agents, and NGO representatives.

The international symposium on MAPs attracted 300 participants from 12 countries. It was inaugurated by H.E. Prof. Taïeb El Hedri (center), Tunisia's Minister of Scientific Research, Technology and Capacity Building.

The objectives of the symposium were to promote the conservation and utilization of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs); consolidate their role in sustainable economic development; bring together researchers and other partners; and encourage sharing of experience and knowledge for better utilization of research results.
 
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