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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
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