The INCO-DEV programme was set up to promote scientific and technological cooperation internationally; to reinforce Community capacities in the fields of science and technology; to support the achievement of scientific excellence within the wider international framework; and to contribute to the implementation of the Community's external policy, also with the accession of new EU members in mind.

The MACS project is funded under the programme: INCO : International Scientific Cooperation Projects (1998-2002)

 Contract number :  ICA4-CT-2001-10044

 Sustainable economic utilisation of wild South American camelids: Strategies for improving rural productivity in pastoral communities in Latin America

The project began on 01/11/2001, and will run until 31/10/2005

Total EU contribution is  € 900,000