- Approach
- Activities
- Expected Outcomes
The Program for Biosafety Systems (PBS) is an IFPRI-managed program that supports our partner countries in Africa and Asia in the responsible development and safe use of agricultural biotechnology. PBS effectively addresses biosafety through an integrated program of research, capacity development, and outreach. PBS is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
To support the development and implementation of national biosafety systems, PBS works through a variety of partner–driven activities and initiatives including training workshops, a competitive grants program, biosafety policy analysis and policy development, and consultative guidance on biotechnology product development. These activities are designed and implemented in close collaboration with PBS regional coordinators and partners located in Asia and Africa. To help our partner countries meet their national goals for agricultural production and food security, public health, biodiversity conservation, and economic growth, PBS
- provides assistance as those countries develop and implement effective biosafety policies and procedures,
- helps strengthen their existing capacity for conducting scientifically sound risk assessments,
- fosters science-based decisionmaking at each stage of product development and use, and
- encourages regional collaboration and information exchange among stakeholders involved in biotechnology and biosafety and helps increase understanding of biotechnology applications and issues.
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