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Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Overview

Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Overview. By OFAB Programming Committee (PC) Presented by Margaret Karembu (Chair, OFAB PC). February 28 th 2008, Jacaranda Hotel, Nairobi. About OFAB.

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Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Overview

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  1. Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB)Overview By OFAB Programming Committee (PC) Presented by Margaret Karembu (Chair, OFAB PC) February 28th 2008, Jacaranda Hotel, Nairobi

  2. About OFAB A platform that provides an opportunity for biotechnology stakeholders to network, share knowledge, experiences, and, explore new avenues for collaboration in bringing the benefits of biotechnology to Africa

  3. OFAB Management • A collaborative initiative between the Africa Agricultural Technology Foundation - AATF and International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications – ISAAA Africenter • Activities are organized and managed by a programming committee (OFAB-PC) comprising volunteer scientists and communication experts from international, regional and national organizations

  4. OFAB PC Members • Dr Margaret Karembu ISAAA (Chairperson) • Dr Wilson Songa Ministry of Agriculture • Dr Fred Kanampiu CIMMYT • Dr Eucharia Kenya Kenyatta University • Dr Simon Gichuki KARI-Biotech • Dr Dan Kiambi ICRISAT • Mrs Nancy Muchiri AATF • Mr Daniel Otunge ISAAA (Secretary)

  5. Topics CoveredSeptember 2006-November 2007 13 OFAB Sessions held so far covering various topics presented by both local and international experts in biotech-related fields

  6. OFAB 1 Official launch: Dr Noah Wekesa, Minister for Science and Technology Other Speakers Mr. Mark Cantley, UK Public Policy for Biotechnology: International lessons - European Experience Mr. Wellington Chadehumbe, RSA Truth, Freedom and Economic Growth

  7. OFAB 3 OFAB 2 Mr. Lucas Sese - ABSF Intellectual Property Rights and Agriculture: Role and Implications on Biotechnology Research, Development and Innovation Dr Charles N Waturu Center Director, KARI-Thika The status of Confined Field Trials of Bt cotton in Kenya

  8. OFAB 5 OFAB 4 Prof. T J Higgins, Australia Status of Bt Cowpea research and development Dr Kandeh Yumkella, UNIDO, DG The role of S&T in Africa’s development process

  9. OFAB 7 OFAB 6 Dr Edward Rege Director,Biotechnology Theme, ILRI Status of the Biosciences Eastern and Central Africa (BecA) Prof Robert PaarlbergProfessor of Political Science, Wellesley College Examining GMOs concerns

  10. OFAB 9 OFAB 8 Prof Crispus Kiamba PS Min S&T and Dr Wilson Songa Agriculture Secretary Stakeholders Dialogue on Biosafety Bill 2007 Mr Obongo Nyachae, CEO, STAK Secretary, Eastern Africa Seed Committee of ASARECA Harmonization of seed policies and regulations in Eastern Africa: Key Challenges and Results

  11. OFAB 10 Dr Francis Nang’ayoRegulatory Affairs Specialist, AATF TheStatus of Biosafety Regulations in Africa

  12. OFAB 11Launching of OFAB Website Now operational and interactive – Use it for feedback, follow-ups and VOTING.. http://www.ofabafrica.org Dr. Wilson SongaAgriculture Secretary, Launching OFAB Website

  13. OFAB 13 – End of Year 2007 Get-together OFAB 12 Dr David Hoisington Applications of Genomics in Cereal and Legume Improvement Prof. Jenesio Kinyamario BiosafeTrain Coordinator East Africa; Thematic Head, Ecology and Environmental Sciences UON

  14. Operational Biotech Landscape

  15. Operational Biotech Landscape..

  16. Operational Biotech Landscape What role for OFAB???

  17. Suggested Activities for OFAB 2008

  18. Thank you!

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