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Name: Jane Morris Location: South Africa Date: 05/05/03
Topic 1: Wider Issues Topic 2: Future Developments Topic 3:
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Title:
Bio safety of genetically modified crops - an African perspective
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I attach a paper published on AgBiotechNet at the end of 2002, which deals with biosafety issues in Africa Adobe Acrobat PDF file (120kb).

The point I wish to make, which is referred to in the paper, is that the UK (and the rest of Europe) is not isolated, and must consider the wider implications of decisions made. The current situation in the UK and Europe is causing serious repercussions with regard to the adoption of GMOs in Africa. Unlike in Europe, where there is enough food without GM, any technology that can increase food production in Africa should be welcomed.

Regards
Jane Morris

E Jane Morris PhD
Director
African Centre for Gene Technologies
P O Box 75011
Lynnwood Ridge
Pretoria 0040
South Africa

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