AfricaBio

AfricaBio is a non-political, non-profit biotechnology association for the safe, ethical and responsible research, development and application of biotechnology and its products. The Association also serves as a forum for informed dialogue on biotechnological issues in Africa.

Overall objectives include:

• To provide expert advice to specific ministries and administrations.
• To provide information on national and international regulatory legislation that can influence the use, production or marketing of biotechnology products.
• To provide current information and supportive measures to its members to ensure that biotechnology is accurately represented at all levels of society.
• To provide information to all members and interested parties on key issues affecting biotechnology in South Africa.
• To provide regular forums for exchange of information.
• To facilitate research and development, education and training projects required by members.

African Biotechnology Stakeholders Forum (ABSF)

ABSF aims to create an enabling environment in which Africa can participate and benefit from biotechnology in a responsible and sustainable manner. The association, through the dissemination of information, aims to enhance the understanding and awareness.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES

• To provide a forum for sharing and exchanging experiences and practices in biotechnology with a view of strengthening its application for increased food security, health improvement, poverty alleviation, industrialization and environmental conservation in Africa.
• To improve public understanding of biotechnology through provision of accurate and balanced information to consumers, media and policy makers to ensure that biotechnology is accurately represented at all levels of society.
• To explore innovative and appropriate biotechnology applications and facilitate their adoption and use in sustainable development and poverty alleviation in Africa.
• To create capacity for information generation, dissemination and wise use of biotechnology.
• To facilitate research, development, education and training on biotechnology as well as policy and infrastructure development for meeting Africa’s needs in biotechnology.