Progress and Challenges for the Implementation of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Policy on Biotechnology and Biosafety

Progress and Challenges for the Implementation of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Policy on Biotechnology and Biosafety

In 2001, the Meeting of the COMESA Ministers of Agriculture raised concerns that proliferation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) could impact significantly on trade and food security in the region. This triggered studies on a regional approach to biotechnology and biosafety policy in Eastern...

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Main Authors: Michael eWaithaka, Getachew eBelay, Miriam eKyotalimye, Margaret eKarembu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Subjects:
Biotechnology
policy
biosafety
GMO crops
Commercial planting
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fbioe.2015.00109/full

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