Dr. Margaret Karembu,MBS .@mkarembu Host & Co-convener #ABBC2021 welcomes delegates to launch of #African Coalition on Communicating about #GenomeEditing. The coalition envisions a well-informed & knowledgeable society capable of making choices on products. #CelebratingGains

#ABBC2021 "Expertise is a gateway to policy making, so scientists must come into the political space with their knowledge" Dr Emmanuel Marfo Member of Parliament Oforikrom Ghana (Chair Environment & Science Committee)

.@Trade_Kenya CS Betty Maina leads a discussion on the role of innovation in expanding trade and competitiveness of Africa’s agricultural commodities at the @ABBCSymposium 2021.  #CelebratingGains #ABBC2021

“We appreciate that #Africa needs more of technology, not less! Sci, tech & innovation afford us a myriad of solutions to the numerous challenges that the agricultural sector and its inherent subsectors continue to face.” CS .@maina_betty .@Trade_Kenya .@IndustryKE #ABBC2021

“The strides being made by our scientists are indeed commendable. However, I challenge #African scientists to get out of their comfort zone and communicate effectively in non-technical languages to inform policy decisions and consumer choices.” CS .@maina_betty #ABBC2021

“#Africa exports <2% (translating to roughly USD$ 1 billion) of potential African Growth and Opportunity Act (.@AGOAinfo) market. This implies there is still a huge market for Bt-cotton that remains unexploited, & which our farmers can tap into.” CS, Hon Betty Maina #ABBC2021

Hon. Betty C. Maina, EGH, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industrialization, Trade & Enterprise Development presides over the closing ceremony of #ABBC2021 symposium and retaliates on the importance of #Biotechnology #CelebratingGains #AfricanScienceDialogue

#ABBC2021 recognizes six African scientists/researchers for their exemplary work in Agricultural biotechnology. Kudos to them 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #CelebratingGains #AfricaScienceDialogue

“Being regulatory exempt from rigorous measures doesn’t mean that #GenomeEditing products are NOT regulated… Various #African countries already have sets of regulations governing handling of the products (approval and release).” John Komen #ABBC2021 #AfricaScienceDialogue

“Given the precision, affordability & potential offered by #GenomeEditing, #Africa stands to benefit most. Majority of the products may be exempted from regulatory review.” John Komen, advisor on matters of biotech policy, biosafety regulation #ABBC2021 #AfricaScienceDialogue

Our key note speaker for day 5/5 at #ABBC2021 is John Komen as he shares ‘The Global policy and regulatory perspectives of #GenomeEditing’ #Africa is indeed a fast adopter of technology. #CelebratingGains #AfricaScienceDialogue

Our glamorous moderators who have ensured to keep the discussions vibrant and impactful during the week long #ABBC2021 symposium We appreciate you .@Bibsiraki and .@waihigakmuturi 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you for joining us in the celebrations 🥳🥳🥳

For us, it’s the opportunities presented to advance the #African woman as a VOICE 🗣that advocates and impacts policy for public and private sector investment in biosciences for a healthy and prosperous society. #WomenInScience #CelebratingGains #AfricaScienceDialogue #ABBC2021

We are encouraged by the advancements in #biosciences that play an integral role in improving life such as Synthetic Biology #SynBio #CelebratingGain #ABBC2021

Our distinguished delegates, today is day 🖐🏽 of #ABBC2021 Wow! Time indeed flies when you’re having fun #CelebratingGains 🥳🥳 Do let us know what has been your key highlight from the discussions?, and What is your take home message? https://t.co/zf8I0qVacZ

#ABBC2021 is a key platform offering #Farmers a voice in the discussions. Mr. Doug Winter, Vice Chairman, U.S Soy Bean Export Council .@USSEC shares his experience in reaping the benefits of #Biotech #CelebratingGains

Our speaker Rosalind Leeck, the senior director of markets access at US soybean export council .@USSEC shares opportunities for international trade in GMOs. #ABBC2021 #CelebratingGains

Our take home message ✅ today #Partnerships between private-public sector and other like minded institutions can help in disseminating well-packaging messages that can be used to sensitize the community on the benefits of biotech. #ABBC2021 #CelebratingGains

Day 4/5 #ABBC2021 symposium is here… today we engage with private sector and farmers focus groups. In focus groups we discuss the opportunities and challenges private sector experience in #biotechnology and their role in creating an enabling environment for technology transfer.

As Africa’s population continues to grow at a faster pace, there is need for more food production. Modern technologies can help address the challenge of food production -Joshi Kaustubh. Cotton Business Lead, @MahycoGrow #ABBC2021, #CelebratingGains, #AfricaScienceDialogue