7th Open Forum for Agricultural Biotechnology

The Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) in collaboration with the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) cordially invites Academia, Policy makers, farmers and the general public to the 7th monthly Meeting of the Open Forum for Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB)-Tanzania Chapter, in the evening of Thursday, 28^th February 2013, at COSTECH, Kijitonyama area at 6.00 pm.

ABSTRACT OF THE THEME/TOPIC:

The role of modern Biotechnology in transformation of agricultural sector, which has causal effect in the economic transformation of developing countries, has become the subject of debate among academia and the general public. There is increasing debate about the potential contribution of application of modern Biotechnology in Agricultural production globally. This debate has taken two divergent perspectives: Proponents of Agricultural Biotechnology see it as the only viable solution to the socio-economic problems of countries like Tanzania. On the other hand, critics of Agricultural Biotechnology treat it with caution and suspicion. This Open Forum provides a platform to interrogate this issue and chart the way forward on Agricultural Biotechnology for Tanzania and the East African Region in terms Research, policy and avenues of bringing the benefits of Biotechnology in the Agricultural sector while recognizing potential risks of the technology.

TOPIC:  Agricultural Biotechnology for Development

GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Joseph Nduguru, an experienced molecular plant virologist, who has received a National Medal of Science, an honour bestowed to him by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. J. M. Kikwete in marking 51st Independence Anniversary.

DATE: Thursday, Febuary 28, 2013

VENUE:  COSTECH, Kijitonyama, Dar es Salaam

TIME: 6:00 pm

ENTRANCE FEES:  All OFAB events are free and open to the public plus FREE BITES AND REFRESHMENTS

INTERESTED TO ATTEND?

Contact OFAB Tanzania Coordinator nphilbert@costech.or.tz or Dr.N. Nyange nnyange@costech.or.tz to register and confirm your attendance.

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