Biotech Updates

2nd International Conference on Biotechnology in Africa: Science and Regulation

July 27, 2012

The 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology in Africa will be held on May 2013 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The goal is to foster technological transfer in Africa, initiate and facilitate scholars and scientist exchange and short term training program – between African scientists and the rest of the world, and to create a platform for agricultural dialogue and partnership between Sub- Saharan universities/ institutes and US universities /institutes; and to provide policy advice aimed at supporting policy and institutional reforms at the national and regional levels. Organizing partners include the African Union, FARA, RUFORUM and ASARECA. Jeffrey Sachs and Calestous Juma are among the invited speakers. There are also opportunities for sponsorship.

See the original announcement at http://knowledge.cta.int/en/Dossiers/CTA-and-S-T/Events/2nd-international-conference-on-Biotechnology-in-Africa-Science-and-regulation