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Training Course on Communicating Biosafety and Regulation of GMOs For Public Health Officers Public 20-21 September 20

Training Course on Communicating Biosafety and Regulation of GMOs For Public Health Officers Public 20-21 September 2012 Lukenya Gate Way David Wafula Coordinator PBS Kenya.

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Training Course on Communicating Biosafety and Regulation of GMOs For Public Health Officers Public 20-21 September 20

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  1. Training Course on Communicating Biosafety and Regulation of GMOs For Public Health Officers Public 20-21 September 2012 LukenyaGate Way David Wafula Coordinator PBS Kenya

  2. PBS portfolio of services- technical support in the development and implementation of functional biosafety regulatory systems (laws, policies, regulations and institutional arrangements) Research, capacity building , communication The Program for Biosafety Systems (PBS) is an IFPRI- managed program that supports countries in Africa and Asia in the responsible development and use of agricultural biotechnology Website: http://pbs.ifpri.info

  3. Where We Work • Asia • Vietnam • Indonesia • Philippines • Global biosafety landscape • Cartagena Protocol • Africa • Kenya • Uganda • Nigeria • Malawi • Mozambique • Tanzania • Ghana Regional • Harmonization of biosafety policies • COMESA countries

  4. PBS Kenya • Goal: To support implementation of a functional biosafety regulatory framework in Kenya Scope of objectives • Strengthen the decision making capacity of the NBA and regulatory agencies in the implementation of the Biosafety Act 2009 • Support biosafety communication skills development and national platforms for information sharing and awareness creation on biotechnology and biosafety. Website: http://pbs.ifpri.info

  5. PBS Kenya Implementing Partners ISAAA PBS/IFPRI NCST KIPI PBS Kenya Advisory Group Committee NBA KWS Regulatory Agencies NEMA Public Health DVS PCPB KEPHIS KEBS

  6. Introduction to biotechnology and biosafety Global & regional trends in modern biotechnology Status of biotech R & D in Kenya Role of the National Biosafety Authority Safety evaluation of GMOs under dev. in Africa Rules for effective communication & introduction to biosafety communication Identification of biosafety concerns & development of message maps Public perceptions and GMO acceptance in Kenya Coordination structure for regulatory agencies Training Overview

  7. To expose participants to the basic concept of biotechnology and biosafety as well as global, regional and national trends in the diffusion of the technology To provide a comprehensive overview of the legal and institutional frameworks for regulation, coordination and decision-making on GMOs in Kenya. To introduce participants to the general rules of effective science communication and principles of biosafety communication To impart knowledge and skills for Provision of accurate and balanced information in order to demystifying public concerns Design & package comprehensive briefs/messages on biotechnology & biosafety for diverse interest groups Objectives

  8. Participatory and interactive: Lectures Practical Session – DNA Extraction Group work Development of Message Maps Evaluation and feedback session Workshop Approach

  9. i) A better understanding of the biosafety regulatory framework in Kenya and the coordination structure ii) Contribute towards building a critical mass of public health officers in the counties skilled in effective communication to help demystify biotech and support implementation of a science-based and functional biosafety system iii) Skills for development of clear and concise messages on how to handle contentious issues on biotech among the general public enhanced Expected outputs/outcomes

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