This paper explores the development of the FAPESP/Biota project from the view of an external adviser. It explores the implementation of advice received and the development of the project through the first three years, and provides some views on future directions for the project.
BIOTA/FAPESP Scientific Advisory Committee; Biodiversity Virtual Institute; State of São Paulo; SinBiota; SinBiota; databases; biodiversity; Metadata and data management; data modeling; relationship to international organizations