Muscat --- Oman Animal and Plant Genetic Resources Center “Mawarid”, a subsidiary of the Research and Innovation Authority (RIA), today organized a workshop during which it discussed ways to establish the technical pillars and initial design for an integrated national database for genetic resources in the Sultanate of Oman.
The workshop focused on identifying national needs and the requirements of stakeholder. It discussed the types of data, sources and the standards necessary for the desired documentation and classification. It also devised a preliminary framework for data governance, security and the management access to such data.
In addition, the workshop covered the technical criteria for designing a national database and mechanisms for integration and information exchange among relevant parties, while at the same time ensuring the security of information the development of a system of future scalability. The event saw the participation of several national entities operating in the field of field of genetic resources management.
The initiative constitutes part of broader efforts to consolidate available data and develop an integrated system that facilitates data management and exchange and supports the conservation of biodiversity, scientific research and innovation in a manner that realizes evidence-based decision-making and the exploration of economic and investment opportunities linked to Oman’s genetic resources.