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

Supervisory Board

• Dr Phil Mjwara, Director-General, Department of Science and Technology - South Africa (Chair)
• Ms Katja Ahlfors, Regional Manager: South Africa, Namibia & SADC, Department for Africa & the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs - Finland
• Dr Mohammed Abdella, Regional Economic Advisor, NEPAD Agency - South Africa
• Prof. Osmond Mwandemele, Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Namibia - Namibia
• Prof. Luke Mumba, SANBio Network Director & Coordinator, NPCA Regional Centres and Initiatives, NEPAD Agency/SANBio Network - South Africa