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Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) is an initiative endorsed by The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) and developed in the framework of Centres of Excellence for Science and Technology. The core of BecA is a joint venture of regional research partners linked to the global research community, with the aim to employ modern biotechnology to improve agriculture in eastern and central Africa. BecA seeks to strengthen the capacity of scientists in eastern and central Africa, to conduct bioscience research and to significantly contribute to improved products that can enhance livelihoods of farmers in the region. BecA provides a focal point for the African scientific community to support the activities of national, regional and international agencies as they address agricultural related problems of importance for alleviating poverty and promoting development. Nature BecA consists of a Secretariat and a Hub, both located at the International Livestock Research Institute (BecA), Nairobi, Kenya. The Hub provides a common biosciences research platform, research-related services and capacity building opportunities. BecA also has a network of five regional Nodes and other laboratories distributed throughout eastern and central Africa. BecA aims to increase access to affordable, world-class research facilities within Africa and to create and strengthen human resources in biosciences and related disciplines in Africa. Special attention is being paid to the needs of women and to people from post conflict countries. BecA’s Mission To improve the livelihoods of resource-poor people in Africa, through the development and use of new technologies and strategies for sustaining agricultural production, improving human health, and conserving the environment. BecA Countries Burundi, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Congo Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda. BecA Nodes
Needs assessment A needs assessment is required to help shape BecA activities to the biosciences research and capacity-building needs of the region, and to enhance linkages between research and training organisations As a recipient of this message, you are kindly requested to fill out the form  Biosciences Needs Assessment Form 159.00 Kb and return the completed form by email to
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