Biosciences for Africa (B4A) Hub

Mobilizing bioscience for Africa's development

[Bernice Waweru @bnwaweru]

#opportunity, free bioinformatics training in coming up in May. On location in Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia and Nigeria

[Biosciences for Africa (B4A) Hub @BecAHub]

On International Day of women and girls in science we hope to promote the participation on women and girls in #science & #technology
https://t.co/4hqjD4auMv

#CGIARWomenInScience #IDWGS2022

[Biosciences for Africa (B4A) Hub @BecAHub]

A blog post about BecA-ILRI Hub collaboration with @AddisAbabaUnive 's Inst. of Biotechnology for a virtual advanced bioinformatics training for their faculty.
https://t.co/ZU1ZqXM9Gn

[Biosciences for Africa (B4A) Hub @BecAHub]

Highlights from our recently concluded Introduction to #Molecular #Biology & #Bioinformatics #training in partnership with Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization #ABCF

[Eastern Africa Bioeconomy Conference @BioeconomyEA]

We'd like to thank our partners @BioInnovate @icipe, @easteco1 @SEIresearch @BecAHub @jumuiya, and you, our lovely delegates who've contributed to the success of the #2ndEABioeconomyConference and supported our efforts in developing a sustainable & resilient #AfricanBioeconomy🌍

[Biosciences for Africa (B4A) Hub @BecAHub]

'There is an opportunity for a stronger #bioeconomy through bio-incubation of #startups which will also transform communities through the provision of jobs for jobless youth.' @Dr_cathaz @ILRI

[BioInnovate Africa @BioInnovate]

#2ndEABioeconomyConference session 7 panelist; Dr Cathrine Ziyomo, Senior Scientist, Biosciences eastern and central #Africa - International Livestock Research Institute (@BecAHub -ILRI) Hub, Kenya. #bioeconomy

[Eastern Africa Bioeconomy Conference @BioeconomyEA]

"For strong and viable #bioeconomies, we could benefit from forming mutually beneficial #partnerships including public-private partnerships to scale #innovations & businesses to impactful levels.’ -
@Dr_cathaz, Director @BecAHub

#2ndEABioeconomyConference
@BioInnovate @icipe

[The SDGs Diplomat @Lawrencenzuve]

Economically sustainable, because it creates new drivers of growth and new market opportunities – even to the global export market for Sub Saharan Africa-@mansanilsson #ED @SEIresearch @JuliusEcuru @mfbenda @Dr_cathaz

[The SDGs Diplomat @Lawrencenzuve]

Moving forward, bioeconomy strategies are perfectly embodying the environmental, social & economic pillars of sustainability. Environmentally sustainable because it takes us on a pathway away from fossil fuels, and valuing ecosystems & biodiversity-@mansanilsson #ED @SEIresearch

[Biosciences for Africa (B4A) Hub @BecAHub]

‘For strong and viable #bioeconomies we could benefit from forming mutually beneficial #partnerships including public-private partnerships to scale #innovations & businesses to impactful levels.’ - @Dr_cathaz @BioeconomyEA

[Eastern Africa Bioeconomy Conference @BioeconomyEA]

ONGOING! (L-R) - @mfbenda of @easteco1, @Dr_cathaz of @BecAHub, @mansanilsson of @SEIresearch, and @anneBogdanski of @FAO are examining the future of #bioeconomy taking into account #SDGs 2030 & moderated by @JuliusEcuru in this concluding session of #2ndEABioeconomyConference

[Eastern Africa Bioeconomy Conference @BioeconomyEA]

#HappeningNow - Looking to the Future

"Partnering with local communities and investing in indigenous knowledge from the communities coupled with #biotechnology has the power to address market needs and to create #sustainable businesses."

Dr. Catherine Ziyomo @BecAHub

#Africa

[The SDGs Diplomat @Lawrencenzuve]

ONGOING! @mansanilsson #ED @SEIresearch
@anneBogdanski of @FAO, @mfbenda Ag ES @easteco1 and @Dr_cathaz of @BecAHub are examining the future of #bioeconomy taking into account the #SDGs 2030 moderated by @JuliusEcuru in this concluding session of the #2ndEABioeconomyConference

[Eastern Africa Bioeconomy Conference @BioeconomyEA]

#HappeningNow: Panel discussion on Bioeconomy and the SDGs 2030 - Looking to the Future

(L-R): @mfbenda of @easteco1; Dr Cathrine Ziyomo of @BecAHub; @mansanilsson of @SEIresearch, and @JuliusEcuru of @BioInnovate / @icipe

To listen in to the debate:
https://t.co/P5YZKNXp9f

[Biosciences for Africa (B4A) Hub @BecAHub]

B4A will rely on networks and partnerships to utilize our learnings and experiences in eastern Africa across the continent to strengthen the ecosystem for a stronger African #bioeconomy - Cathrine Ziyomo, BecA-ILRI Hub
@BioeconomyEA @BioInnovate

[Eastern Africa Bioeconomy Conference @BioeconomyEA]

#UpNext

Session 7 will summarise issues that have emerged from the #2ndEABioeconomyConference, especially on #SustainableBioeconomy initiatives like those developing #HealthyFoods, safer and more efficacious #medicines, clean #energy & #water, & how they contribute to #SDGs2030

[The SDGs Diplomat @Lawrencenzuve]

Looking to the Future - Bioeconomy and the #SDGs 2030 considering 2021-2030 as a decade for accelerating efforts towards the #SDGs & emerging issues like sustainable bioeconomy initiatives will be discussed by @mansanilsson Anne Bogdanski @FAO @mfbenda & Cathrine Ziyomo @BecAHub

[BioInnovate Africa @BioInnovate]

#Bioeconomy: "When you know that you are working on something that is going to change the world, you keep working on it!"-Ms Dorah Momanyi-@BioInnovate Africa fellow. #2ndEABioeconomyConference
@BioeconomyEA @icipe @BecAHub @SEIresearch @eacmediacentre @easteco1

[Eastern Africa Bioeconomy Conference @BioeconomyEA]

Welcome to all our delegates for the 2nd Eastern Africa #Bioeconomy Conference!

Here is the link to join virtually:
https://t.co/P5YZKNXp9f

Where are you joining us from? Home, office, or elsewhere? Please let us know in the comments below ☺️

#2ndEABioeconomyConference

[Biosciences for Africa (B4A) Hub @BecAHub]

A great start to the conference with different accounts of the different bioecomonic activities in east africa
#2ndEABioeconomyConference

[Eastern Africa Bioeconomy Conference @BioeconomyEA]

The 2nd edition of the Eastern Africa Bioeconomy Conference 2021 is finally here!

It is a hybrid event with a few invited participants, and a larger audience joining in virtually, via FLOOR.

To join live: https://t.co/P5YZKNXp9f

#2ndEABioeconomyConference