Press Release

Phytopharma DanuBioValNet RoadMapping Workshop

On 17 April more than 30 experts from the phytopharmaceutical sector in the Danube region gathered on the workshop in Belgrade. The participants had the opportunity to discuss technological, market, policy and social-economic challenges related to Phytopharma industry.

The discussion was conducted in 3 parallel sessions devoted to the selected topics: Gaps in Provision of Services related to Phytopharma, elaborated on current gaps and future needs for the phytopharmaceutical sector, session moderated by Darja Osvald; Missing Links and Knowledge Development, addressed the need of supporting R&D infrastructure for farmers & cultivators, and also for high tech applications, session moderated by Zorica Marić. The linkages within business networks were also discussed within this session; Future Trends and upcoming Legislation, referred to the need of understanding the business environment and future perspectives, session moderated by Ana Aleksić Mirić.

Following the impulse given by experts from Baden-Württemberg, Bulgaria and Serbia, trough guided facilitation, the information and ideas from the “real world” were taken. Activities, time frame and the responsible person/authority were identified through facilitation process for each of the topics. The findings and recommendations will be the inputs for the strategic actions that will support the creation and expansion of opportunities for value-added activities associated with the Phytopharma value chain in the Danube region.