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Biosafety education relevant to genetically engineered crops for academic and non-academic stakeholders in East Africa

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dc.contributor.author Sengooba, Theresa
dc.contributor.author Grumet, Rebecca
dc.contributor.author Hancock, James
dc.contributor.author Zawedde, Barbara
dc.contributor.author Kitandu, Lazaro
dc.contributor.author Weebadde, Cholani
dc.contributor.author Karembu, Margaret
dc.contributor.author Kenya, Eucharia U.
dc.date.accessioned 2015-07-14T13:53:59Z
dc.date.available 2015-07-14T13:53:59Z
dc.date.issued 2009-01-15
dc.identifier.citation Electronic Journal of Biotechnology Vol.12 (1) en_US
dc.identifier.issn 0717-3458
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/199
dc.description.abstract Development and deployment of genetically engineered crops requires effective environmental and food safety assessment capacity. In-country expertise is needed to make locally appropriate decisions. In April 2007, biosafety and biotechnology scientists, regulators, educators, and communicators from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, met to examine the status and needs of biosafety training and educational programs in East Africa. Workshop participants emphasized the importance of developing biosafety capacity within their countries and regionally. Key recommendations included identification of key biosafety curricular components for university students; collaboration among institutions and countries; development of informational materials for non-academic stakeholders and media; and organization of study tours for decision makers. It was emphasized that biosafety knowledge is important for all aspects of environmental health, food safety, and human and animal hygiene. Thus, development of biosafety expertise, policies and procedures can be a stepping stone to facilitate improved biosafety for all aspects of society and the environment. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.subject biotechnology en_US
dc.subject environmental safety en_US
dc.subject Kenya en_US
dc.subject Tanzania en_US
dc.subject Uganda en_US
dc.title Biosafety education relevant to genetically engineered crops for academic and non-academic stakeholders in East Africa en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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