(description
of the current projects running under NABA)
(provides
information on the competent authorities)
(about the legal procedures applicable for the interim period until the Biosafety Law will be approved by the Cabinet)
DECISIONS AND DECLARATIONS
(list
of decisions and permits, related to GMO's)
(provides a structured list of full text documents-outputs of the NABA projects..and other documents)
(NABA)
Was established in 1996 as an inter-disciplinary interest group composed of specialists from government, para-statal organization and the private sector. NABA was launched in May 1998 and it is housed under the ministry responsible for science and technology (Ministry of Higher Education Training and Employment Creation) and it is also a working group under the National Biodiversity Programme (Ministry of Environment and Tourism)
NABA is being chaired by Dr Martha Kandawa Schulz, head of Chemistry
Department, University of Namibia
(more
about Namibia's prestigious university at www.unam.na)
Objectives:
- represent various sectors of science and technology currently and potentially involved in biotechnology and biosafety
- plays as body for the interim period until the Draft Biosafety Legislation will be approved
- liaise and endeavor to cooperate with the relevant authorities for the establishment, recognition and enforcement of legislation and legal implication in respect of the use of biotechnology
- encourage and coordinate research and projects in respect of biotechnology and biosafety
- generate interest and active participation in biotechnology and biosafety activities
- create awareness both locally and internationally of the aims and objectives of NABA and encourage public debate on biotechnology and biosafety issues
- raise funds necessary for the promotion and implementation of the objectives of NABA
NABA is a independent body made up by all relevant
stakeholders and all line ministries with expertise in the field (see naba
members)
NABA current activities
driving
the implementation of our National Biosafety Framework;
(see also the Namibian Biosafety Clearing House)
implementing
our recent (1999) Cabinet-approved national policy and guidelines for,
biotechnology research and related activities in Namibia;
reviewing
the Draft Biosafety Bill which is in its final stage before submission
to the relevant authorities
re-writing
the National Biosafety Regulations to be in line with the final Draft
Biosafety Bill
assessing
the evolving national status of biotechnology and biosafety activities,
plans, and institutional capacities;
reviewing
the technical safety guidelines for the practice of biotechnology in agriculture,
industry, health, mining and other fields.
web page Designed and Developed by NABA
contact person: igeingos@mhevtst.gov.na
(BCH Focal Point)
about Biotechnology and Biosafety
contact
NABA chairperson
Dr Martha Kandawa Schulz
Useful links to biosafety and biotechnology websites
What do you think about genetically modified organisms - GMO's ?
GM-food GM-crops,
GM-medicines
your views will be posted on the "discussion
forum" website which will be opened soon
NABA General Annual Meeting :
20 August 2004