The FAO, in coordination with several local entities, will launch an
18-month project to bolster institutions for Biotechnology and Bio-security
Research Capacities.
The Biotechnology and Industry Innovation Institute (IIBI), the Environment
Ministry and the Farming and Forestry Development Center (CEDAF) coordinate
the initiative, aimed at promote the safe use of biotechnology in farms, as
well as to better exploit the country?s natural resources and productive
potential.

Andrea Sonnino Robert, the FAO?s senior agricultural research official in
Rome and Biotechnology and Bio-security expert will present the project,
designed for technicians, teachers and researchers who work in the detection
of genetically modified organisms (GMO) and molecular markers, so the
country gets the techniques to generate, validate, apply and transfer
farming biotechnologies and bio-security management.
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