1. Sponsored by SECO and UNU/IAS Organized by
ABS Management Tool International Stakeholder Workshop 27 and 28 November 2006, Heredia Costa Rica
Sponsored by SECO and UNU/IAS Organized by
IISD, Stratos Inc., Jorge Cabrera

2. Results of the Discussion on the Revised ABS-MT

3. For What Purpose?
Maintain MT as a neutral basis and common platform for user and provider guidance on ABS
Can support education and capacity building
Provide guidance to negotiations on implementing good practice and compliance with the CBD BGs

4. Who is the user?
Appeal to/ useful to/ guidance to/ all interests in negotiating ABS
Providers and Users
Emphasis on those not having frameworks/experience (e.g. communities, governments)
Large organizations informed on how to do it better or integrate into their processes or ensure compliance to BGs
Separation between non-commercial research and commercial use

5. Is the structure of the MT useful and practical?
Three part standard (PIC, MAT, Benefit Sharing): useful focus
Do not lose the details in the guidance – to ensure good practices
An introductory chapter/revised user guide – plain language for non-ABS experts
Road map/step-step guide to the ABS-MT
Specific examples of negotiating instruments (e.g. indicative MTAs, MAT/contract)
Case studies that illustrate standards and guidance in practice
Distinguish grey areas from challenges
Interactive electronic format

6. Is the content of the MT useful and practical?
Overall, the content of the revised ABS-MT has improved
Ensure the language remain neutral (i.e. available to all users)
Addressing triple bottom line needs
Add to PIC standard (TK, TK and PIC definitions, and clarity on ownership of genetic resources)
Add TK as fourth standard
Allow for adequate time for consultation engagement and capacity building
Address technology transfer better
Ensure high value to providers - low cost to users
Guidance on negotiating strategies/methods

7. Comments on Management Processes
Address how management tool can address traceability
Minimum documentation requirements (e.g. categories: collection, storage, material transfers)
What documents are needed for development and commercialization steps
How to address difficulties for addressing documentation requirements for small companies and communities

8. Comments on Self Assessment or Verification Worksheet