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Capacity Development Initiative (CDI)
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last updated: 14 Feb 2025

General Information
INFORMATION ON IMPLEMENTATION OR FUNDING OF CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE CARTAGENA PROTOCOL ON BIOSAFETY
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- Person: NATIONAL BIOSAFETY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | BCH-CON-NG-116350-2
Person:
NATIONAL BIOSAFETY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Expressway
Airport Road, Abuja
, Nigeria
Phone: +234 8033147778,
Fax:
Related Organization
NATIONAL BIOSAFETY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (NBMA)
Government agency (National/Federal)
- Person: Dr Agnes 'Yemisi Asagbra | BCH-CON-NG-100521-6
Person:
Dr Agnes 'Yemisi Asagbra
DIRECTOR GENERAL/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, Biosafety
National Parks Building, Umaru Musa Yar'adua Expressway, Airport Road, Abuja. Nigeria
ABUJA, FCT-ABUJA
, Nigeria
Phone: +2348023001173,
Fax:
Website:
Sub-national (FEDERAL CAPACITY TERRITORY, ABUJA)
  • Nigeria
Note: Based on the indicated “End date”, this capacity development initiative has been completed.
Completed
03 Apr 2017
10 Dec 2024
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Yes
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOSAFETY COURSES
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BCH-CDI-SCBD-103035-1 Capacity Development Initiative Biotechnology and Biosafety Courses
BCH-CDI-SCBD-103030-1 Capacity Development Initiative Courses in Agricultural Biotechnology that include GMO and Biosafety issues
National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA)   BCH-ORG-SCBD-115160-2
  • Government agency (National/Federal)
African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)   BCH-ORG-SCBD-266924-1
  • Inter-governmental organization (IGO)
Office of the Gene Technology Regulator, Australia (OGTR)   BCH-ORG-SCBD-48921-3
  • Government agency (National/Federal)
GPO Box 9848
Canberra,
ACT 2601, Australia
Phone: 1800-181-030 (toll free),
Fax: 61-2-6271-4202,
African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)   BCH-ORG-SCBD-266924-1
  • Inter-governmental organization (IGO)
National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA)   BCH-ORG-SCBD-115160-2
  • Government agency (National/Federal)
Detailed information
These capacity-building initiatives on biosafety aim to enhance the knowledge, skills, and institutional frameworks necessary for the safe handling, transfer, and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and other biotechnology products.
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  • Experiential learning (e.g. on-job training, field/study trip, staff exchange, etc.)
  • Online learning (e-learning modules, webinars, etc.)
  • Provision of capacity development tools, resources and knowledge products
  • Institutional capacity development
  • Trainings
  • Workshops
Information on thematic coverage of the initiative
  • GBF-T17. Strengthen biosafety and distribute benefits of biotechnology
Information on funding
  • Bilateral
  • Government budget
  • Non-governmental organization/Foundation
National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA)   BCH-ORG-SCBD-115160-2
  • Government agency (National/Federal)
African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)   BCH-ORG-SCBD-266924-1
  • Inter-governmental organization (IGO)
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Capacity development outcomes
Results
Strengthened Regulatory Frameworks – Developed national biosafety laws, policies, and enforcement mechanisms. 
Enhanced Technical and Scientific Capacity – Trained scientists, regulators, and stakeholders in risk assessment, risk management, and monitoring of GMOs. 
Public Awareness and Engagement – stakeholders engagement, fostered informed decision-making. . 
Promoting Regional and Global Collaboration – Encouraging cooperation between countries and institutions to share knowledge, best practices, and resources.
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Additional Information
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