Abstract
The stem borer Chilo spp. is a significant limiting factor of tropical cereal production. Consequently, international co-operation in research, education and training and resource sharing, including information exchange is essential for the Chilo problem to be minimized. Networking is likely to be the most beneficial mechanism for co-operation, for it has proved effective in bringing together faculties and establishing fora for exchange of experiences. The sustenance of co-operation and strategic devolution of appropriate responsibilities to national institutions are key considerations for enlisting national support and continued international co-operation.
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L’insecte térébrant de l’espèce Chilo jour un rôle négatif dans la production céréalière dans les zones tropicales. C’est pourquoi la co-opèration internationale dans la recherche, l’éducation et la formation ainsi que le domaine d’échanges de ressources et d’information est d’une importance capitale pour minimiser la destruction que cause le Chilo. La création d’un réseau est probablement le mécanisme le plus bénéfique pour la co-opération, car elle s’est déjà montrée efficace en mettant ensemble les facultés et en établissant des colloques en vue d’échanger des expériences. La poursuite de la co-opération et de la dévolution stratégique de responsabilités appropriées aux institutions nationales sont des considérations-clés pour gagner le soutien national et la co-opération internationale continue.
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Nyiira, Z.M. International Co-operation and Training for Management of Chilo spp.. Int J Trop Insect Sci 11, 839–843 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1017/S1742758400021408
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