Abstract:

Quotable Quotes: Biotechnology and Biosafety in Uganda is the first publication to highlight the opinions and words of notable personalities in Uganda, who have added their voices to many, to support the need for Uganda to regulate and/or use modern biotechnology to advance its national agenda. Some have appreciated that modern biotechnology has a lot to offer Ugandans especially in transforming agricultural outcomes, promoting sustainable environmental management and strengthening the human and animal drugs manufacturing industry. Others call for enacting the relevant legislation to avoid unregulated introductions and use in Uganda. The words of the people presented in this short pamphlet, are words of champions for a nation on the move; a nation that seeks to harness the safe use of science and technology to make its people healthier and wealthier. We hope that these words will resonate to others and can become part of a country-wide message of hope, resilience, and commitment to uplift Ugandans, through empowering citizenry to make informed decisions for sustained impact. Uganda is at the cusp of modernity, and it is critical for the nation to remain committed to grooming talent in science and technology by harnessing new knowledge for sustained progress.