The Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB)
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Biotechnology advances are reshaping agriculture and improving food security among other spheres. However, agricultural biotechnology is a relatively misunderstood science, especially in Africa. As with most new ideas, cutting through the myths and misinformation is a daunting but necessary task, which if not handled well can rollback any advantages inherent in the technology. In the face of a rapidly growing population, declining agricultural productivity, climate change and reduced resources available for agricultural research, policymakers are pressed to make the right decisions and are looking for guidance. The Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB) Project facilitates constructive conversations among key stakeholders and decision-makers on agricultural biotechnology. For both policymakers and the larger public, OFAB facilitates quality engagements and conversations on the safety and benefits of modern biotechnology. OFAB, a project of AATF, is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and is being implemented in seven countries—Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Burkina Faso and Ethiopia. The objectives include: Establish and manage a range of platforms to enhance understanding of biotechnology in agriculture for productivity; Contribute to informing policy decision making processes on matters of agricultural biotechnology through the provision of factual, well researched and scientific information; Forge strategic alliances for optimization of resources through convening and encouraging inter-institutional networking and knowledge sharing in the agricultural biotechnology space; Enhance targeted capacity strengthening that will improve communication across all sectors interested in biotechnology for African agricultural development. AATF PROJECTS Cowpea Project LEARN MORE MLN Project LEARN MORE CAMAP Project LEARN MORE Seeds2b Project LEARN MORE OFAB Project LEARN MORE NEWEST Rice Project LEARN MORE Hybrid Rice Project LEARN MORE
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