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Bioinformatics
Fish biodiversity
HIV/Microbicides
IKS
Livestock production
Mushroom production
Plant genetic resources
Traditional medicine/HIV
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BioFISA is aimed at harnessing indigenous knowledge for the sustainable use of natural resources and wealth generation, and strengthening intellectual property management and the commercialisation of research in this field.
 
BioFISA

Project Co-ordinators

Capacity Building in Bioinformatics
Dr Yasmina Fakim, University of Mauritius - Mauritius

Capacity Building in Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Prof. Hassan Kaya, University of North-West - South Africa

Microbicides for HIV Infection Control
Dr Ereck Chakauya, Councils for Scientific and Industrial Research - South Africa

Mushroom Production for Food Security and Health Benefits
Dr Cousins Gwanama, University of Namibia - Namibia

Fish Biodiversity of Inland Rivers of Southern Africa
Prof. Emmanuel Kaunda, Bunda College of Agriculture, Malawi

Scientific Validation of Traditional Remedies for HIV/AIDS
Dr Vinesh Maharaj, Councils for Scientific and Industrial Research - South Africa

Improving Community Livelihoods through Research, Development and Innovations in Controlling Vector-borne Livestock Diseases in Southern Africa
Dr Elder Moonga and Dr Harrison Chitambo, National Insititute for Scientific and Industrial Research - Zambia

Review of National Plant Genetic Resource Policies and Development of Regional (SADC) Policy Guidelines
Dr Paul Munyenyembe, SADC Plant Genetic Resources Centre - Zambia