AU/NEPAD High Level African Panel on Modern Biotechnology held successful second meeting

30 January 2006

The AU/NEPAD High Level African Panel on Modern Biotechnology held its second meeting at the Library of Alexandria in Egypt from 14 to 16 January 2006.

Panel members with the Prime Minister of Egypt. [Front row, from left to right] Dr Cyriaque Sendashonga, HE Dr Ahmed Nazif (Prime Minister of Egypt), Prof. Ismail Serageldin, and Prof. Ahmed Shembeshi. [Second row, left to right] Prof. Louis Mughogho, Dr Mpoko Bokanga, Prof. George Sarpong, and Prof. Abdalla Daar. [Back row] Prof. Aggrey Ambali.

During the meeting, the Panel met with the Prime Minister of Egypt, HE Dr Ahmed Nazif, to brief him about their progress and plan of action. The Minister commended the work of the Panel, emphasising the need for specific and focussed recommendations to face the challenges relating to biotechnology in Africa. He also expressed his strong belief in a regional approach to carrying out research and development in Africa.