Continental Guidelines for the use of biotechnology to enhance Agricultural Productivity for Food Security and Nutrition in Africa
Background and Scope:
• The Guidelines were developed on the basis of precautionary principle, which calls for transparency and public awareness.
• With the establishment of AfTFCA, the continent can expect an increase in trade related transboundary movement of agricultural commodities.
• Living/Genetically Modified Organisms (LMOs/GMOs) does require biosafety regulations.
• Harness of agri-biotech application (GM & GE crops) in Africa without compromising the biosafety integrity and regulations.
• Of note, countries are sovereign and may decide to or not to introduce GMOs in their countries.
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| Presentation on Guidelines for use of Biotechnology Journalists meeting African Conference for Science Journalists May 2022.pptx_.pdf (2.25 MB) | 2.25 MB |