Relationship between NEPAD and the Regional Biosciences Networks

NEPAD is providing a platform on which the biosciences networks are being established. The networks shall belong to the countries of the regions while NEPAD shall provide policy guidelines.

The overall governance of the networks shall be provided by the regional steering committee which will comprise members from relevant regional bodies and institutions.

NEPAD shall assist the regional networks in mobilizing political and financial support and awareness creation to policy and decision makers in African governments and with international partners.