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Biosafety Virtual Library Resources (VLR)
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published: 04 Sep 2008 last updated: 06 May 2009

General information
Applying Biotechnology in a Safe and Responsible Manner: Justification for a Biosafety Law in Kenya
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David Wafula, Gabrielle Persley, and Margaret Karembu
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International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) ()   BCH-ORG-SCBD-15842-11
  • Non-governmental organization (NGO)
SEAsiaCenter, c/o IRRI DAPO Box 7777
Metro Manila,
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Phone: +63 2 845-0563/0569/ 0573,
Fax: +63 49 536-7216, +63 2 845-0606,
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Person:
Christina Lakatos
Communications Specialist, Environment and Production Technology
2033 K St., NW
Washington, DC
20006-1002, United States of America
Phone: +1 202-862-5600,
Fax: +1 202-467-4439,
Related Organization
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications Nairobi, Kenya
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2007-08
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Access to the resource(s)
Information on the content of the resource
The purpose of this policy brief is to enhance understanding of the objectives, scope, and provisions of the Biosafety Bill, 2007, published by Kenya’s Ministry of Science and Technology. The Bill lays down legal and institutional frameworks for governing genetically modified organisms in Kenya. It is hoped that the brief will encourage objective and constructive debate of the Bill.
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Keywords for facilitating searching for information in the clearing-houses
  • GBF-T17. Strengthen biosafety and distribute benefits of biotechnology
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Additional Information
Identifier (ISBN, ISSN, etc.)
http://www.ifpri.org/pbs/pdf/pbsbriefkenya.pdf
Format
2-page policy brief PDF
Keywords and any other relevant information
LMO categories: All living modified organisms
How to obtain the resource
To order, contact ifpri-pbs@cgiar.org.
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