AfricaRice
took an active part in the Egyptian–Africa Forum on Seed Industry and
Agricultural Biotechnology, presenting its work in both these areas. The main
objectives of this Forum, held in Alexandria, Egypt on 24–26 July, were to find
ways to:
·
Enhance
the seed industry in Africa
·
Increase
collaboration both within and between the seed industry and agricultural
biotechnology.
The Forum
recognized the current efforts of international organizations to support the
seed industry and agricultural biotechnology in Africa.