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Africa Biotechnology Stakeholders Forum
ABSF represents all stakeholders in biotechnology in Africa and currently with a registration of over 1,300 individual members in more than 30 African countries. Membership is expanding rapidly and ABSF has a target of 45 African countries by end of 2010.
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Status of Biotechnology in Kenya
In Kenya, the National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) is the government agency currently responsible for overseeing the implementation of the biosafety regulatory system.
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Maize Boom Expected as its Complete Genetic Make-up is Finally Unveiled
The genome sequence of a variety of maize called B73 as deciphered by more than 150 scientists under
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The booklet captures some key developments in agricultural biotechnology in Africa. Contrary to the strongly held belief that Africa is not ready to embrace new technologies, much has been accomplished in agricultural biotechnology. It narrates notable scientific breakthroughs, political support, policy formulation, capacity building and awareness creation on agricultural biotechnology in Africa.
Highlights of key activities in three African countries (South Africa, Burkina Faso and Egypt) that have commercialized biotech crops and now experiencing socio-economic benefits and improved environmental conservation are discussed in detail.
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