Ethical and Socioeconomic Considerations in the Biotechnology Debate in Africa: Biosafety Communication as A Consensus Building Tool

Abstract

A great deal of international financial and technical support has been provided to Africa to build the capacity of the continent to harness science, technology and innovation opportunities to address critical challenges like food insecurity and malnutrition. However, African countries still remain among the most heavily affected globally by food insecurity and malnutrition (Karikari, Quansah, Emmanuel, & Mohamed, 2015; Mbugua-Gitonga, Mwaura, & Thenya; Chambers, et al., 2014; Abah, Ishaq, & Wada, 2010; Makinde, Luke, & Ambali, 2009).

Keywords

Biosafety Communication Biotechnology Debate Consensus Building Ethics Socio-economy

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