Michigan State University (MSU) is recognized as a center of excellence in international training, capacity-building and technology transfer around the world. The MSU Institute of International Agriculture (IIA) serves as the focal point in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to facilitate exchanges of knowledge, information and technologies throughout the global community. During the past 10 years, the IIA has designed and implemented international training programs in intellectual property rights, biosafety, food safety, integrated pest management, agricultural biotechnology, and technology transfer. With more than 500 international scientists, policy makers and senior administrators (from both public and private sectors) having received training through these programs to date. WorldTAP has made a significant contribution to strengthening human resources throughout the developing world.