The focus of the workshop
The purpose of this workshop is to interrogate policies and strategies related to the development of, and investments in, appropriate technologies for sustainable development (improved quality of life and wealth creation) in South Africa. These will include amongst others:
- Policies and strategies in biotechnology to create and sustain the knowledge base which are also crucial for commercialisation;
- Systemic support across the value chain; and
- Co-ordination and monitoring of the biotechnology innovation system
Speakers
- Ms Naledi Pandor, Minister of Science & Technoloy: Keynote Address
- Dr Sagadevan G. Mundree, General Manager, Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, Australia: International best practice in the biotechnology policy environment – a perspective for South Africa
- Dr Phil Mjwara, DG, Department of Science and Technology Potential Impact of TIA
- Dr Joanne van Harmelen, Spoor & Fisher : IPR Act in relation to Biotechnology
- Prof Jocelyn Webster, NBAC member: Policy contradictions in GMO
- Prof Michael Pepper, NBAC member: Stem Cell Regulations
Venue and date
- Date: 23 July 2009
- Time: 09:00 - 17:00
- Venue: The Innovation Hub, Pretoria
Workshop Secretariat
- Ms Thereza Botha
- TechnoScene (Pty) Ltd
- Tel: +27 (0)12-807 0869 Mobile: +27 (0)83 375 7373
- Fax: +27 (0)12-807 1699 or 0866 417 322
- e-mail: thereza@technoscene.co.za
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