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EASTECO is an Institution of EAC Established by the 5th Extra-ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State held on 18th June 2007

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The State of the #Bioeconomy in #EasternAfrica 2024 report has been launched by SEI Africa, East African Science & Technology Commission & icipe BioInnovate Africa Africa. This report builds on the first status report developed in 2022. Read the report here: bioinnovate-africa.org/wp-content/upl… youtu.be/g1DdHkDsbtI Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS2024)

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This powerful statement was made by Dr. Peter Minang CIFOR-ICRAF during Plenary Session III: #Bioeconomy Policy Priorities for Equitable Global Development at #GBS2024. Panelists also included: Dr. Jean Jacques Muhinda, AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems. Dr. Peggy Oti Boateng, African Academy of Sciences icipe

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#GBS2024 Plenary Session III Panelists: 🔹 Fortunate Muyambi (Muyambi Fortunate), Deputy Executive Secretary, East African Science & Technology Commission 🔹 Dr. Warinthorn Songkasiri, Director, Biochemical Engineering and Systems Biology Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Thailand

#GBS2024 Plenary Session III Panelists:
🔹 Fortunate Muyambi (<a href="/mfbenda/">Muyambi Fortunate</a>), Deputy Executive Secretary, <a href="/easteco1/">East African Science & Technology Commission</a> 
🔹 Dr. Warinthorn Songkasiri, Director, Biochemical Engineering and Systems Biology Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Thailand
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#GBS2024 panel on #bioeconomypolicy priorities for #equitable global development with Dr. Jean Jacques Muhinda from AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems.; Dr. Peggy Oti Boateng, from African Academy of Sciences & Dr Peter Minang from CIFOR-ICRAF & moderated by Ben Durham @dsigovza & Lucia Pittaluga IACGB #GBSInAfrica

#GBS2024 panel on #bioeconomypolicy priorities for #equitable global development with Dr. Jean Jacques Muhinda from <a href="/AGRA_Africa/">AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems.</a>; Dr. Peggy Oti Boateng, from <a href="/AASciences/">African Academy of Sciences</a> &amp; Dr Peter Minang from <a href="/CIFOR_ICRAF/">CIFOR-ICRAF</a> &amp; moderated by Ben Durham @dsigovza &amp; Lucia Pittaluga IACGB

#GBSInAfrica
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#Bioeconomy offers considerable opportunities for the #youth but more needs to be done to support youth #entrepreneurship #IACGB Youth Champions led by Ana Del Hierro Calvachi are conducting a #GBS2024 workshop on connecting young changemakers to shape a #SustainableFuture

#Bioeconomy offers considerable opportunities for the #youth but more needs to be done to support youth #entrepreneurship

#IACGB Youth Champions led by Ana Del Hierro Calvachi are conducting a #GBS2024 workshop on connecting young changemakers to shape a #SustainableFuture
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#GBS2024 East African hosting partner East African Science & Technology Commission's DES, Muyambi Fortunate giving his panelist remarks on pathways to shape #bioeconomy in #EastAfrica Together with SEI Research & icipe/BioInnovate Africa, they have launched the State of the Bioeconomy in EA report 2024: bioinnovate-africa.org/the-state-of-t…

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EASTECO East African Science & Technology Commission supports UNCST UNCST_Uganda to Develop the Roadmap for Uganda's National Bioeconomy Policy. I was privileged to guide on the policy development 🌍 #Bioeconomy #UgBioeconomyPolicy #Sustainability

EASTECO <a href="/easteco1/">East African Science & Technology Commission</a> supports UNCST <a href="/UNCST_Uganda/">UNCST_Uganda</a>  to Develop the Roadmap for Uganda's National Bioeconomy Policy. I was privileged to guide on the policy development 🌍 #Bioeconomy #UgBioeconomyPolicy #Sustainability
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EASTECO today has convened the meeting of National Science, Technology and Innovation [STI] Stakeholder in Mogadishu, Somalia to integrate Somalia into EASTECO programmes and Projects. The meeting has identified capacity needs and strategies for STI development in FRS.

EASTECO today has convened the meeting of  National Science, Technology and Innovation [STI] Stakeholder in Mogadishu, Somalia to integrate Somalia into EASTECO programmes and Projects.  The meeting has identified capacity needs and strategies for STI development in FRS.
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Today met with David Roos, the Head of Programme GIZ/EAC at EASTECO in Kigali to discuss a new project East Africa Alliance for Artificial Intelligence that will be jointly implemented by EASTECO, IUCEA and GIZ/EAC. EASTECO will lead the development of EAC Regional AI Policy

Today met with David Roos, the Head of Programme GIZ/EAC at EASTECO in Kigali to discuss a new project East Africa Alliance for  Artificial Intelligence that will be jointly  implemented by EASTECO, IUCEA and GIZ/EAC. EASTECO will lead the development of  EAC Regional AI Policy
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The Secretary General of the East African Community Her Excellency Veronica Mueni Nduva, paid a courtesy call to EASTECO on 19 February 2025. After a tour of the Commission’s offices, she held a brief meeting with Executive Secretary and staff of the Commission. East African Community

The  Secretary General of the East African Community Her Excellency Veronica  Mueni Nduva, paid a courtesy call to EASTECO on 19 February 2025. After a tour of the  Commission’s offices, she held a brief meeting with Executive Secretary  and staff of the Commission. <a href="/jumuiya/">East African Community</a>
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The Secretary General of the EAC East African Community met heads of institutions of the EAC at the secretariat on 28 Feb. 2025, during which they discussed a number of issues of interest to the community Veronica M. Nduva, CBS

The Secretary General of the EAC <a href="/jumuiya/">East African Community</a>  met heads of institutions of the EAC at the secretariat on 28 Feb. 2025, during which they discussed a number of issues of interest to the community <a href="/SGNduva/">Veronica M. Nduva, CBS</a>
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In solidarity with Rwanda during the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, EASTECO on Friday, April 11, paid tribute to the victims of the massacres at Kigali Genocide Memorial. East African Community Veronica M. Nduva, CBS

In solidarity with Rwanda during the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, EASTECO on Friday, April 11, paid tribute to the victims of the massacres at Kigali Genocide Memorial. <a href="/jumuiya/">East African Community</a> <a href="/SGNduva/">Veronica M. Nduva, CBS</a>
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Was a great opportunity to present EAC AU Initiatives during the African Union AI Policymakers Training and Dialogue meeting (28–30 May 2025) Abuja, Nigeria. The main objective of the meeting is:

Was a great opportunity to present EAC AU Initiatives during the African Union AI Policymakers Training and Dialogue meeting (28–30 May 2025) Abuja, Nigeria. The main objective of the meeting is:
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Day 2 of the AI Training, we covered the AI for Public Infrastructure and Cybersecurity by Cisco. Covered: AI-native cybersecurity for public institutions, Intelligent network automation for service delivery and digital trust, and use case for AI in smart cities and e-governance

Day 2 of the AI Training, we covered the AI for Public Infrastructure and Cybersecurity  by Cisco. Covered: AI-native cybersecurity for public institutions, Intelligent network automation for service delivery and digital trust, and use case for AI in smart cities and e-governance
Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS2024) (@gbs_updates) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#GBS2024 in #EastAfrica was a historic event & a key milestone in global #bioeconomy development. Access the Summit Report featuring key insights, discussions & recommendations from plenary sessions & workshops here: gbs2024.org/gbs-2024-repor… #GBS2026 will be held in #Ireland.

#GBS2024 in #EastAfrica was a historic event &amp; a key milestone in global #bioeconomy development. Access the Summit Report featuring key insights, discussions &amp; recommendations from plenary sessions &amp; workshops here:  gbs2024.org/gbs-2024-repor…
#GBS2026 will be held in #Ireland.
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Turning #science into investable solutions is how #EastAfrica is building its #bioeconomy. In an eye-opening interview with Rural21-The International Journal, Dr Julius Ecuru of BioInnovate Africa Africa explains how de-risking early-stage #bioinnovations is helping transform #food systems, #health &

Turning #science into investable solutions is how #EastAfrica is building its #bioeconomy. In an eye-opening interview with <a href="/Rural21Journal/">Rural21-The International Journal</a>, Dr <a href="/JuliusEcuru/">Julius Ecuru</a> of <a href="/BioInnovate/">BioInnovate Africa</a> Africa explains how de-risking early-stage #bioinnovations is helping transform #food systems, #health &amp;