About AfricaBio
AfricaBio for the Development of Biotechnology and Biosafety in Africa
Who We Are
AfricaBio is an independent, non-profit biotechnology stakeholders association. Our key role is to provide accurate information and create awareness, understanding as well as knowledge on biotechnology and biosafety in South Africa and the African region.
AfricaBio's Mission
Is to promote the safe, responsible and ethical use of biotechnology and its products by:
- Providing accurate information on biotechnology and biosafety to decision-makers, farmers, consumers, and the media.
- Providing a regular forum for the exchange of information.
- Facilitating training, education, research and development on biotechnology and biosafety in Africa.
- Providing biotechnology stakeholders with a strong voice to address decision-makers and interact with governments.
- Stimulate the development of new biotechnology products and companies for the benefit of Africa.
Our members are made up of a wide range of stakeholders, which includes consumers, retailers, manufacturers, biotechnology companies, industry associations, farmers and farmer organizations, students, professionals, scientists, research and tertiary education institutions.
AfricaBio seeks to understand and address all concerns on biotechnology and biosafety, and to build confidence in biotechnology's potential for Africa.
What We Do
- Locally, AfricaBio is engaged in transferring information about biotechnology and biosafety to all levels of society. This is done through information days, workshops, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, websites, newsletters and technology demonstration.
- Nationally, AfricaBio carries out a range of programs that focus on education, technology demonstration and training on biotechnology and biosafety.
- AfricaBio Facilitates coordinated approaches to biotechnology and biosafety development.
- At a regional level, AfricaBio provides services and support to many countries in the SADC region on biotechnology education and training.
- At an international level AfricaBio seeks to build capacity in all aspects of biotechnology and biosafety in Africa and to articulate the needs of African biotechnology stakeholders to the world.
Who AfricaBio Represents
All sectors within Africa involved with, or with an interest in all aspects of biotechnology and biosafty.
- Related associations and forums (e.g. SANSOR, AVCASA)
- Research organisations and councils
- Tertiary education institutes and universities
- Farmers
- Producers
- Schools
- Retailers
- Consumers
- Processors
- Importers
- Exporters
Safety: our first concern
The well being of humans, animals, and the quality of the environment are major concerns of any civilized society. They are fully shared by all of AfricaBio's members. AfricaBio and its members support a scientific based assessment of biotechnology and its products.
Ethical behavior
AfricaBio's Ethical Code is a pledge of the safe and responsible use of biotechnology and its products. We believe that the rapid and steady development of science and technology calls for the identification and clarification of the ethical issues.
Africa can reap the benefits
The majority of African scientists, government and stakeholders believe biotechnology has an important role to play in addressing the needs of Africa.
Africa has the basis of the scientific, technological and entrepreneurial skills in biotechnology. If equity can be attracted, public acceptance improved and efficient regulatory frameworks introduced, to provide a stable and transparent environment, then the future for African biotechnology will be bright.
If you are interested in becoming a member of AfricaBio please feel free to contact us on remi@africabio.com