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

Steering Committee

• Prof. Osmond Mwandemele, Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Namibia - Namibia (Chair)
• Mr Aki Enkenberg, Counsellor, Information Society for Development, Science and Technology, Ministry for Foreign Affairs-Finland, Finnish Embassy - South Africa
• Mr Mmboneni Muofhe, Chief Director, International Resources, Department of Science and Technology - South Africa
• Dr Joe Molete, Executive Director: Biosciences, CSIR - South Africa
• Prof. Luke Mumba, SANBio Network Director & Coordinator, NPCA Regional Centres and Initiatives, NEPAD Agency/SANBio Network - South Africa