ICGEB

The International Centre for Genetic
Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) -
was promoted by the United Nations
Industrial Development Organization
(UNIDO) as a centre of excellence for
research and training in genetic engineering
and biotechnology for the benefit of
developing countries. The Centre, currently
under the direction of Mauro Giacca, has
three Components: Trieste, Italy , New Delhi,
India and Cape Town, South Africa and
comprises a network of 40 Affiliated Centres
(national laboratories located in developing
countries).
Created and developed as a special UNIDO
programme under the direction of Arturo
Falaschi , on February 3 1994 the ICGEB
acquired the status of Autonomous
International Organisation, although it
remains within the United Nations system.
As of 2014, the ICGEB Statute has been
signed by 45 states, most of these
developing countries, and 63 states are full
members of the Centre, having ratified or
acceded to the Statute.