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| National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) | Environment management | | http://www.nema.go.ke | More |
| NEMA Mission, safeguard and enhance the quality of the environment, through coordination, research, facilitation and enforcement while encouraging responsible individual, corporate and collective participation towards sustainable development. |
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| The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) | Consortium, Sustainable Africulture | | http://www.cgiar.org | More |
| The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), established in 1971, is a strategic partnership of countries, international and regional organizations and private foundations supporting the work of 15 international Centers. The CGIAR fosters sustainable agricultural growth through high-quality science aimed at benefiting the poor through stronger food security, better human nutrition and health, higher incomes and improved management of natural resources. |
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| African Agricultural Technology Foundation | Facilitate Networking, Technology disemination | | http://www.aatf-africa.org/ | More |
| The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is a not-for-profit foundation that is designed to facilitate public-private partnerships for the access and delivery of appropriate technologies to the resource-poor smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. Its mission is food security and poverty reduction, and its structure and operations draw upon the best practices and resources of both the public and private sectors. |
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| GM Nation | Discussion, Debate, Biotechnology | | http://www.gmnation.org.uk/ | More |
| This is the official website for the Genetic Modification (GM) public debate. |
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| International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) | Technology, Dissemination | | http://africenter.isaaa.org/ | More |
| ISAAA's mission is to contribute to poverty alleviation, by increasing crop productivity and income generation, particularly for resource-poor farmers, and to bring about a safer environment and more sustainable agricultural development. |
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| African Centre for Biosafety (ACB) | Network, Policy, Public Awareness | | http://www.biosafetyafrica.net | More |
| The African Centre for Biosafety (ACB) is a non profit organisation, based in Johannesburg South Africa. It provides authorative, credible, relevant and current information, research and policy analysis on issues pertaining to genetic engineering , biosafety and biopiracy in Africa. |
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| Crops Research Institute | Biotechnology, Technology, Dissemination, | | http://www.cropsresearch.org | More |
| CSIR-CROPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE Vision To become a centre of excellence for innovative and quality agricultural research for development. Mission To develop and disseminate environmentally-sound technologies for high and sustainable food and agricultural crops productivity to enhance food security and poverty reduction. Mandate To research and develop improved varieties of food and industrial crops and their production technologies. |
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| National Biosafety Office Kenya | Policy, Public Awareness | | http://www.biosafetykenya.co.ke | More |
| The Kenya National Biosafety Office implements the Cartagena protocol on Biosafety in order to address safety for the environment and human health in relation to modern biotechnology. It promotes responsible development, production, use market and application of genetically modified organisms and ensures that all the activities involving the use of all genetically modified organisms / living modified organisms are carried out in such a way as to limit risks to the environment and to promote development of biotechnology for sustainable development. |
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| Agricultural Research Corporation (Arc), Sudan | Capacity Building, Dissemination, Policy, Research Coordination | | http://www.arcsudan.sd/ | More |
| The ARC is entrusted with applied agricultural research on food and industrial crops, forestry, livestock and food technology, and with ecological and regional responsibilities to develop sustainable production systems in the Sudan. |
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| South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) | Dissemination, Research Coordination, Technology | | http://www.saasta.ac.za/ | More |
| The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) aims to advance public awareness, appreciation and engagement of science, engineering and technology in South Africa. |
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| Namibian Biotechnology Alliance (NABA) | Biotechnology, Network, Policy | | http://www.unam.na/research/NABA/Index.html | More |
| Was established in 1996 as an inter-disciplinary interest group composed of specialists from government, para-statal organization and the private sector. Represents various sectors of science and technology currently and potentially involved in biotechnology and biosafety |
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| ABNETA (Agricultural Biotechnology Network in Africa) | Biotechnology, Capaciy, Collaboration, Communication, Information, Media, Network, Policy | Africa | http://www.abneta.org | More |
| ABNETA is a network made up of people from across Africa who want to discuss, support, develop or use biotechnology in support of agriculture on the continent that aims to supply clear information on issues related to biotechnology and promote communication and collaboration between researchers, breeders, farmers, entrepreneurs, journalists, policy makers and donors. |
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| African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI) | Technology, Training | Africa | http://www.acci.org.za/ | More |
| The ACCI trains African plant breeders, in Africa on African crops |
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| A Manual of Online Molecular Biology Techniques | Molecular Biology, Protocols | Africa | http://www.mcb.uct.ac.za/manual/MolBiolManual.htm | More |
| Protocols for molecular biology |
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| African Journal of Agricultural Research | Research, Publication | Africa | http://www.academicjournals.org/ajar/ | More |
| AJAR publishes high-quality solicited and unsolicited articles, in English, in all areas of agriculture and is fully committed to providing free access to all articles as soon as they are published |
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| Africancrops.net | Information | Africa | http://www.africancrops.net | More |
| A Website on Improvement of African Crops and Seed Systems |
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| African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) | Biotechnology, Capacity Building, Network, Policy, Technology | Africa | http://www.acts.or.ke/ | More |
| ACTS is an intergovernmental policy research and training organization based in Nairobi, Kenya. The centre strives to rationalize scientific and technological information to enable African countries make effective policy choices for improved living standards. ACTS works with partners and networks including academic and research institutions, national governments, UN bodies, regional and international processes and NGOs. |
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| Network for the Genetic Improvement of Cowpea for Africa (NGICA) | Network | Africa | http://www.entm.purdue.edu/ngica/default.html | More |
| To address the entire spectrum of shortcomings of the cowpea production and utilization system |
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| AfricaBio | Biotechnology, Information | Africa | http://africabio.com/index.shtml | More |
| To promote the safe, ethical and responsible research, development and application of biotechnology and its products. |
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| African Journal of Biotechnology | Biotechnology | Africa | http://www.academicjournals.org/ajb | More |
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| African Ministerial Council on Science and Technology (AMCOST) | Policy | Africa | http://www.nepadst.org | More |
| The African Ministerial Council on Science and Technology (AMCOST) and its Steering Committee for Science and Technology consolidates the science and technology programmes of the African Union (AU) Commission and the New Partnership for Africa?s Development (NEPAD). |
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| Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) | Training | Africa | http://www.pabra.org | More |
| The Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA), founded in 1996 is a consortium of African-owned regional bean networks (SABRN and ECABREN), consisting of National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) in a total of 18 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, an international research organisation (CIAT) and a number of donor organisations. |
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| Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International | Biotechnology | Africa | http://www.ahbfi.org | More |
| To achieve the greatest possible impact in the shortest possible time, Africa Harvest?s strategy gives priority to the delivery of practical, need-driven, cutting edge agricultural technologies to local farmers. We know that no single technology is a panacea for all the problems that face the communities we work with. We therefore identify technologies and harnessed them to address specific challenges our target communities face. |
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| AGRO GENETIC TECHNOLOGIES LTD | Private Sector, Tissue Culture | Africa | http://www.agtafrica.com | More |
| Agro-Genetic technologies Ltd (AGT) is a private and independent company with limited liabilities. To provide good quality, disease-free planting materials of different crops, in sufficient quantities to farmers through the use of modern internationally tested and accepted tissue culture protocols and up to date equipment. |
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| African Molecular Markers Applications Network | Technology | Africa | http://www.africancrops.net/ammanet/ | More |
| Promote regional marker assisted selection network growth by developing, introducing and disseminating MAS technologies and enhancing the application of DNA markers in crop breeding in the region for speedy delivery of products to the farmers |
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| Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) | Capacity Building, Pro-GM | Africa | http://www.fanrpan.org | More |
| FANRPAN?s mission is to promote, influence and facilitate quality agricultural and natural resources policy research, analysis and dialogue at the national, regional and global levels. FANRPAN is mandated to work in all SADC countries and currently has activities in 12 SADC countries namely Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. |
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| University of Nairobi | Biotechnology, Breeding, Capacity Building, Communication, Dissemination, Information, Technology, Training | Africa | http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/ | More |
| A world-class African University and a community of scholars committed to the promotion of academic achievement and excellence in research as an embodiment of the aspirations of the Kenyan people and the global community. |
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| Kenyatta University | Biotechnology, Capacity Building, Information, Technology, Training | Africa | http://www.ku.ac.ke/ | More |
| A community of scholars committed to the generation and dissemination of knowledge and cultivation of wisdom for the welfare of society. Mission Statement: To provide quality education and training, promote scholarship, service, innovation and creativity and inculcate moral values for sustainable individual and societal development.? |
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| Egerton University | Biotechnology, Capacity Building, Communication, Information, Technology, Training | Africa | http://www.egerton.ac.ke | More |
| A world class University for the advancement of humanity. Mission To generate significant knowledge and offer exemplary education to contribute to and innovatively influence national and global development. |
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| Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) | Biotechnology, Capacity Building, Information, Research Coordination, Technology, Training | Africa | http://www.jkuat.ac.ke | More |
| World class institution of excellence for development |
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| Maseno University | Biotechnology, Capacity Building, Communication, Information, Technology, Training | Africa | http://www.maseno.ac.ke/ | More |
| The university goal is to play a leading role in teaching, research, outreach and human resource development and be an efficient and functional university that produces graduates who are self-reliant. Vision To be a leading institution and centre of excellence in university teaching, outreach, research and development. |
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| African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) | Capacity Building, Communication, Information, Network, Policy, Research Coordination, Technology | Africa | http://www.atpsnet.org | More |
| The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) is a multi-disciplinary network of researchers, private sector actors and policy makers promoting innovative science and technology policy making through research, dialogue and advocacy in 23 African countries. The network provides modest grants to individuals and institutions to carry out research on issues of science and technology policy in sub-Saharan Africa. The research results are disseminated to policy makers and other end-users through manuscript reports, published books, journal articles, workshops, conferences, policy dialogue and the Internet. |
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| African Network of Scientific and Technological Institutions (ANSTI) | Collaboration, Information, Network, Technology, Training | Africa | http://www.ansti.org/ | More |
| ANSTI, the African Network of Scientific and Technological Institutions, is an organ of cooperation that embraces African institutions engaged in University level training and research in the fields of science and technology. To develop active collaboration among African scientific institutions so as to promote research and development in areas of relevance to the development of the region. |
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| Cassava Breeders? Network for Eastern and Southern Africa (CBN-ESA) | Biotechnology, Breeding, Genetic Resources, Network | Africa | http://www.africancrops.net/cassavanetwork/index.htm | More |
| The Cassava Breeders? Network for Eastern and Southern Africa (CBN-ESA) comprises of national cassava breeders in ESA. The network will provides a forum to deliberate specifically on challenges, solutions and opportunities associated with cassava breeding in the ESA region. |
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| East Africa Root Crops Research Network | Biotechnology, Breeding, Capacity Building, Network, Research Coordination | Africa | http://www.asareca.org/earrnet/about_us.htm | More |
| The East Africa Root Crops Research Network (EARRNET) is a regional agricultural research and development network implementing a range of activities to strengthen the root crop and particularly cassava sub-sector in the ASARECA (Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa) region. EARRNET is seeking partnerships with a range of public and private sector partners to undertake market driven cassava research in the regions of Eastern Africa. |
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| African Academy of Sciences | Choose Keywords Here, Research Coordination, Technology | Africa | http://www.aasciences.org/ | More |
| African Academy of Sciences: driving scientific and technological development in Africa |
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| East and Central Africa Bean Research Network | Breeding | Africa | http://www.ecabren.org | More |
| A bean network affiliated to the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA). It brings together African universities, NGOs, and the private sector as well as government research and development (R&D) institutions to share bean germplasm and information and expertise in the area of bean breeding and dissemination. |
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| Africa Science News Service | Biotechnology, Breeding, Capacity Building, Communication, Genetic Resources, Information, Media | Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa, Central Africa | http://www.africasciencenews.org | More |
| The ASNS is about reporting African science, technology, health, agriculture and biotechnology with an African eye |
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| Farm Input Promotions Africa | Communication, Dissemination | East Africa | http://www.fipsafrica.com | More |
| Improving small farmers' access to the appropriate farm inputs and information on how to use them most efficiently |
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| BIO-EARN PROGRAMME | Biotechnology | East Africa | http://www.bio-earn.org | More |
| The Eastern African Regional Programme and Research Network for Biotechnology, Bio-safety and Biotechnology Policy Development (BIO-EARN), represents a joint effort between Sida/SAREC and the four Eastern African countries; Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, to strengthen their capacity to meet the challenges of modern biotechnology and realizing the potential of the associated techniques under local conditions. |
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| The Kilimo Trust Website | Dissemination, Information | East Africa | http://www.kilimotrust.org | More |
| collects and disseminates information on agricultural research and development projects funded by the Trust and those affiliated to it. The trust provides grants to improve incomes and well-being of small holder farming households by supporting innovations. |
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| National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) | Biotechnology, Breeding, Collaboration, Dissemination, Genetic Resources, Network, Policy, Research Coordination, Technology | East Africa | http://www.naro.go.ug/ | More |
| The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is the apex body for guidance and coordination of all agricultural research activities in the national agricultural research system in Uganda. |
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| African Agricultural Capital (AAC) | Private Sector | East Africa | http://www.aac.co.ke/ | More |
| Gatsby Charitable Foundation and Volksvermogen NV have established African Agricultural Capital (AAC), a new venture specifically created to invest in small and medium-sized agriculture-related businesses in East Africa. |
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| Biosafe Train | Biotechnology, Policy | East Africa | http://www.biosafetrain.dk/ | More |
| Capacity building for biosafety and ecological impact assessment of transgenic plants in East Africa. This project is a collaboration with scientists from University of Nairobi and Kenya Agricultural Research Institute in Kenya, Makerere University in Uganda, University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences and the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University in Denmark. |
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| Eastern and Central Africa Rice Research Network | Biotechnology, Breeding, Capacity Building, Collaboration, Information, Research Coordination, Technology, Training | East Africa, Central Africa | http://www.ecabren.org | More |
| The ECARRN Coordination Unit is hosted by Africa Rice Center (WARDA). Through research for development, ECARRN aims at increasing the efficiency of rice research in the ECA sub-region so as to facilitate economic growth, food security and export competitiveness through productive and sustainable rice production system. |
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| East and Central Africa Programme for Agricultural Policy Analysisi (ECAPAPA) | Capacity Building, Network, Policy | East Africa, Central Africa | http://www.w1.co.ug/asareca/htdocs/ecapapa/index.php | More |
| ECAPAPA's overall goal is to promote regional economic growth through application of growth-enhancing agricultural policies and, in the process, to help build a sustainable capacity in the eastern and central Africa to utilise and contribute to agricultural policy research and analysis. |
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| Maize Breeders Technical Exchange Network (MBNet) | Biotechnology, Breeding, Genetic Resources, Network, Research Coordination | East Africa, Southern Africa | http://www.africancrops.net/maizenetwork/ | More |
| The Maize Breeders for Africa Network is a technical exchange initiative among maize scientists within the eastern and southern Africa region. The networks works with members with active maize breeding programs. |
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| Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) | Agriculture, research, Biotechnology, Breeding, Capacity Building, dissemination, Molecular Markers, Training, Networking | Kenya, | http://www.kari.org | More |
| Carrying out research on crops, livestock and disease and pest management and technology development |
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| Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) | Network, Research Coordination, Technology | North Africa | http://www.aarinena.org/ | More |
| The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) was established in 1985 to strengthen cooperation among national, regional and international research institutions and centres through the dissemination and exchange of information, experiences and research results. |
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| Asia-Pacific Consortium on Agricultural Biotechnology | Biotechnology, Capacity Building, Genetic Resources, Information, Media, Molecular Markers, Network, Policy, Public Awareness, Private Sector, Research Coordination, Training | Region: | http://www.apcoab.org | More |
| APCoAB was established in 2003 under the umbrella of Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APPARI) with a mission to harness the benefits of agricultural biotechnology for human and animal welfare through the application of latest scientific technologies while safeguarding the environment for the advancement of society in the Asia-Pacific region. |
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| National Research Council of Malawi (NRCM) | Capacity Building, Information, Network, Policy, Research Coordination | Region: | http://www.nrcm.org.mw/ | More |
| The National Research Council of Malawi (NRCM) is one of the Government's central agency institutions operating within the purview of the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC). As a professional arm of the OPC on matters relating to research, science and technology, the NRCM plays a crucial role in the promotion and coordination of research, science and technology in the nation. |
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| Plant Breeding News | Breeding, Communication, Information, Network | Region:World | http://www.fao.org/ag/AGP/AGPC/doc/services/pbn.html | More |
| Sponsored jointly by FAO and Cornell University |
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| SADC Plant Genetic Resources Centre (SPGRC) | Genetic Resources | Southern Africa | http://www.spgrc.org | More |
| Maintaining the SADC base collection and coordinating use of plant genetic resources |
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| Public Understanding of Biotechnology (PUB) | Biotechnology, Capacity Building, Collaboration, Dissemination, Network, Policy, Pro-GM , Public Awareness, Research Coordination, Technology | Southern Africa | http://www.pub.ac.za/ | More |
| PUB is a dynamic and innovative public communication programme aiming to: * increase broad public awareness and clear, balanced understanding of the scientific principles and potential of biotechnology; * create meaningful opportunities for public dialogue and debate around biotechnology and its applications within our society to enable informed decision making. |
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| PlantBio (National Innovation Centre for Plant Biotechnology) | Biotechnology, Capacity Building, Network, Policy, Pro-GM , Public Awareness | Southern Africa | http://www.plantbio.org.za | More |
| PlantBio is a catalyst for the creation of a strong and sustainable plant biotechnology sector, transforming South Africa into a world leader in plant biotechnology. PlantBio's main objective is to: develop biotech initiatives with commercial impact; build capacity in SA to create human skills required to develop competitive biotech projects. |
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| Southern Africa Bean Research Network (SABRN) | Breeding, Genetic Resources, Network, Research Coordination | Southern Africa | http://www.ciat.cgiar.org/africa/sabrn.htm | More |
| The Southern Africa Bean Research Network (SABRN) is an African-owned regional bean network, consisting of National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) in a total of ten countries in Southern Africa. This network is part of the PABRA consortium along with the Eastern and Central Africa Bean Research Network (ECABREN), CIAT (International Center for Tropical Agriculture) and a number of donor organizations. |
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| Southern Africa Network for biosciences | Biotechnology, Capacity Building, Collaboration, Information, Network, Technology, Training | Southern Africa | http://www.nepadst.org/sanbio/ | More |
| SANBio aims to build and strengthen capacity in biosciences through networking, promotion of scientific excellence and harnessing of the indigenous knowledge for sustainable utilization of natural resources and wealth generation of the people of Southern African. |
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| Africa Rice Center (WARDA) | Biotechnology, Breeding, Capacity Building, Genetic Resources, Network, Research Coordination, Training | West Africa | http://www.warda.org | More |
| Africa Rice Center (WARDA) is an autonomous intergovernmental research association of African member states. Its mission is to contribute to poverty alleviation and food security in Africa, through research, development and partnership activities aimed at increasing the productivity and profitability of the rice sector in ways that ensure the sustainability of the farming environment. |
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| CSIR - Animal Research Institute | Biotechnology, Breeding, Research Coordination, Technology, Training | West Africa | http://www.csir.org.gh | More |
| CSIR-Ainimal Research Institute is mandated to develop and transfer technologies to promote sustainable animal agriculture, improvelivestock production and productivity to reduce poverty and enhance commercial production and natural resource management. |
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| Global Plant Clinic | Capacity Building, Collaboration, Communication, Information, Network, Research Coordination, Technology, Training | World | http://www.globalplantclinic.org | More |
| The GPC is an alliance of CABI, Rothamsted Research and the Central Science Laboratory. We diagnose and advise on management of plant health problems from around the world. We also coordinate and facilitate over 50 plant (mobile) health clinics in Bolivia, Nicaragua, Uganda, DR Congo and Bangladesh, and train extension officers in running plant health services and offering plant healthcare (IPM). |
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| FAO-BioDeC (Biotechnology in Developing Countries) | Biotechnology, Information | World | http://www.fao.org/biotech/inventory_admin/dep/default.asp | More |
| FAO-BioDeC is a searchable database launched in 2003, providing information on biotechnology products and techniques which are in use, or in the pipeline, in developing countries. It also includes information regarding biotechnology-related policies, regulations and activities of 128 developing countries |
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| FAO Directory of Institutions | Capacity Building, Information | World | http://www.fao.org/sd/researchinstitutions/ | More |
| Directory of research and extension institutions that is searchable by continent, country, mandate, type of institute or free text. |
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| FAO Biosafety Resources | | World | http://www.fao.org/sd/sdrr/biosafety/ | More |
| FAO website with resources on biosafety |
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| FAO Research and Extension Portal | Information, Research Coordination | World | http://www.fao.org/sd/sdrr/portal/index_en.htm | More |
| Access to publications and databases covering topics related to policies, capacity building, human development and methodologies. It will integrates material from databases on technology; funding for research and extension; and on contacts in research institutions worldwide. |
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| Biotechnology & Molecular Biology Reviews | Biotechnology | World | http://www.academicjournals.org/bmbr | More |
| To publish exciting, cutting-edge reviews in all areas of applied biochemistry, industrial microbiology, genomics and proteomics, and metabolic engineering in a quick turn around. Reviews are peer reviewed. |
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| International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) | Capacity Building | World | http://www.ifpri.org/ | More |
| IFPRI's mission is to provide policy solutions that cut hunger and malnutrition. |
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| CODEX Alimentarius | | World | http://www.codexalimentarius.net/ | More |
| The Codex Alimentarius Commission by FAO and WHO develops food standards, guidelines and related texts such as codes of practice under the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme to protect health of the consumers and ensure fair trade practices in the food trade, and promoting coordination of all food standards work undertaken by international governmental and non-governmental organizations. |
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| International Portal on Food Safety, Animal and Plant Health | Information | World | http://www.ipfsaph.org/ | More |
| Facilitates trade and supports the implementation of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement by providing a single access point for authorized official international and national information across the sectors of food safety, animal and plant health. |
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| Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) | Information | World | http://www.doaj.org/ | More |
| Covers free, full text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals across many subjects and languages |
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| CAMBIA | Biotechnology, Molecular Markers, Policy, Public Awareness, Technology | World | http://www.cambia.org | More |
| CAMBIA is an international, independent non-profit research institute. For more than a decade, CAMBIA has been creating new tools to foster innovation and a spirit of collaboration in the life sciences. These tools are aimed at enabling people in disadvantaged communities and developing countries to choose their own methods, to help themselves meet their own challenges in food security, health, and natural resource management. |
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| World Information and Early Warning System on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (WIEWS) | Genetic Resources, Information | World | http://apps3.fao.org/wiews/wiews.jsp | More |
| world-wide dynamic mechanism to foster information exchange among Member Countries, by gathering and disseminating information on PGRFA, and as an instrument for the periodic assessment of the state of the world's PGRFA |
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| SciDev.Net | Biotechnology, Communication, Genetic Resources, Media, Network, Policy, Technology | World | http://www.scidev.net | More |
| SciDev.Net: News, views and information about science, technology and development. |
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| Interactive Resource Center & Helpdesk | Biotechnology, Breeding, Capacity Building, Genetic Resources, Information, Molecular Markers, Research Coordination, Technology, Training | World | http://irc.igd.cornell.edu/ | More |
| Resources for Scientists, especially related to using molecular markers, genetic diversity and crop improvement. Includes protocols, learning modules, and a Helpdesk for assistance |
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| Suppliers of Lab Products (IRC resource) | Information | World | http://irc.igd.cornell.edu/Suppliers.html | More |
| A list of possible suppliers of laboratory reagents, supplies, and equipment with links to the company's main page andregional sales office or distributors. |
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| bananas.bioversityinternational | Biotechnology, Breeding, Capacity Building, Collaboration, Dissemination, Genetic Resources, Information, Molecular Markers, Network, Public Awareness, Research Coordination, Training | World | http://bananas.bioversityinternational.org/ | More |
| The mission of Bioversity?s banana research group is to help people, especially small-scale banana producers and their communities, to improve their well-being through effective use of banana biodiversity. This biodiversity comprises both the diversity of bananas themselves and the diversity of other organisms to be found in banana production systems. |
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| International Regulatory Affairs Updates | Biotechnology, Genetic Resources, Information, Media, Network, Policy, Pro-GM , Public Awareness, Private Sector, Research Coordination, Training | World | http://www.iraup.com/index.php | More |
| Counterfeit Drugs, Biotechnology, Biosafety, Human Health Medicinal Products, Animal Health Medicinal Products, Traditional-Herbal Medicinal Products are a few of the areas that demand increased knowledge of Regulatory Affairs in the Global Economy. International Regulatory Affairs Updates is a Virtual Library whose mission is to serve as a Regulatory Affairs information bridge for stake holders worldwide. |
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| International Society of African Scientists (ISAS) | Biotechnology, Breeding, Network | World | http://www.dca.net/isas/ | More |
| The International Society of African Scientists (ISAS) is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization founded in 1982 to promote the advancement of science and technology among peoples of African descent. It provides a medium through which scientists and engineers can channel their skills to solve technical problems facing Africa and the Caribbean. |
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| CropLife International | Biotechnology, Capacity Building, Communication, Network, Policy, Research Coordination | World | http://www.croplife.org/ | More |
| CropLife International is a global federation representing the plant science industry. We address international developments in the area of crop protection (pesticides), agbiotechnology (GMOs) and sustainable agriculture. CropLife International aims to provide transparent information to its stakeholders and actively encourages open dialogue with interested parties. |
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| Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture (AGORA) | Biotechnology, Information | World | http://www.aginternetwork.org | More |
| Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture (AGORA) is a program to provide free or low cost access to major scientific journals in agriculture and related biological, environmental and social sciences to public institutions in developing countries. Launched in October 2003, AGORA will provide access to 958 journals from the world's leading academic publishers. |
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| Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) | Definitions, Network, Policy | World | http://www.cbd.int/ | More |
| Signed by 150 government leaders at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, the Convention on Biological Diversity is dedicated to promoting sustainable development. Conceived as a practical tool for translating the principles of Agenda 21 into reality, the Convention recognizes that biological diversity is about more than plants, animals and micro organisms and their ecosystems ? it is about people and our need for food security, medicines, fresh air and water, shelter, and a clean and healthy environment in which to live. |
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| Global Plan of Action (GPA) | Network, Policy | World | http://www.globalplanofaction.org/ | More |
| The Facilitating Mechanism for the Implementation of the Global Plan of Action for the Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).The Global Plan of Action is intended as a framework, guide and catalyst for action at community, national, regional and international levels. It seeks to create an efficient system for the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources, through better cooperation, coordination and planning and through the strengthening of capacities. |
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| International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) | Network, Research Coordination | World | http://www.ciat.cgiar.org/africa/index.htm | More |
| CIAT is a not-for-profit organization that conducts socially and environmentally progressive research aimed at reducing hunger and poverty and preserving natural resources in developing countries. CIAT in Africa pursues a progressive programme of research on technology and processes important for development that helps rural communities build sustainable livelihoods, through competitive agriculture, healthy agroecosystems, and rural innovation. |
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| Global Partnership Initiative for Plant Breeding Capacity Building (GIPB) | Breeding, Network | World | http://km.fao.org/gipb/ | More |
| The Global Partnership Initiative for Plant Breeding Capacity Building (GIPB) is a multi-party initiative of knowledge institutions around the world that have a track record in supporting agricultural research and development, working in partnership with country programmes committed to developing stronger and effective plant breeding capacity. The GIPB is an internationally facilitated platform dedicated to enhancing the capacity of developing countries to improve crops for food security and sustainable development through better plant breeding and delivery systems |
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| Agricultural Biotechnology Support Project II | Biotechnology, Capacity Building, Collaboration, Network | World | http://www.absp2.cornell.edu/ | More |
| ABSPII is a USAID-funded consortium of public and private sector institutions that supports scientists, regulators, extension workers, farmers and the general public in developing countries to make informed decisions about agricultural biotechnology. Where demand exists, ABSPII focuses on the safe and effective development and commercialization of bio-engineered crops as a complement to traditional and organic agricultural approaches. |
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| International Livestock Research Insitute (ILRI) | Biotechnology, Genetic Resources, Network | World | http://www.ilri.org | More |
| The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality science and capacity-building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI works in Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean, with offices in East and West Africa, South and Southeast Asia, China and Central America. |
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| International Potato Center (CIP) | Network, Research Coordination | World | http://www.cipotato.org/ | More |
| The International Potato Center (known by its Spanish acronym, CIP) seeks to reduce poverty and achieve food security on a sustained basis in developing countries through scientific research and related activities on potato, sweetpotato, other root and tuber crops, and on the improved management of natural resources.U |
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| Generation Challenge Programme | Biotechnology, Capacity Building, Network | World | http://www.generationcp.org/ | More |
| The Generation Challenge Programme is a research and capacity-building network that uses plant genetic diversity, advanced genomic science and comparative biology to develop tools and technologies that enable plant breeders in the developing world to produce better crop varieties for resource-poor farmers. |
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| International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) | Biotechnology, Breeding, Capacity Building, Research Coordination | World | http://www.icrisat.org | More |
| ICRISAT is a non-profit and non-political research organization that serves the poorest of the poor in the semi-arid areas of the developing world. We use science as a means to serve the poor, not as an end in itself. This is the human face of science |
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| Checkbiotech | Biotechnology, Communication, Dissemination, Genetic Resources, Information, Media, Molecular Markers, Public Awareness, Technology | World, Africa | http://www.checkbiotech.org | More |
| Checkbiotech offers up-to-date news, events and information surrounding alternative energy through agriculture, agricultural genetics, orphan and rare diseases and BioValley life sciences. Checkbiotech is a privately owned, non-profit website that is operated in conjunction with the ACCESS! program at the University of Basel, which is designed to help participants prepare themselves for their future career. |
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