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Project Outputs
1.
Training of biotechnology communicators
The programme has developed a core group of
biotechnology communicators. These individuals are conducting
biotechnology awareness workshops in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia and
Mozambique. The workshops are aimed at decision-makers, consumers and the
media.
2.
Development of common biotechnology message for the region
One of the key achievements of the programme has been
to develop a common message for biotechnology stakeholders in the region.
This has been done by putting together a regional core team that has
worked together to produce materials that are then adapted to meet local
requirements.
3.
Development of Training Handbook
It
has been suggested by the participants that the teams develop a common
trainers manual. This manual
will then be used for all the countries in order to develop a common
biotechnology message for the region.
To ensure that the manual is comprehensive, input will also be
sought from other biotechnology information sources including ISAAA and
IFIC. This manual will be
widely distributed and will be in an easily adaptable format for other
regions of Africa. It will
also be translated into Portuguese for the Mozambique programme
4. Development of databases
One of the key objectives of the project is the
development of country specific databases on those individuals and
organisations equipped to deal with media and public enquiries about
biotechnology. Each country will develop its own database of
key media and decision-makers that will be incorporated into a regional
database that will be placed on the Internet.
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