Harmonized Biosafety Policy Framework for the East African Community (EAC)

The developments in modern biotechnology using recombinant DNA techniques, otherwise known as genetic engineering has been hailed by some as a major breakthrough that will unlock the potential in breeding, medicine, bio-remediation and industrial applications; while to some, it is regarded a risky misadventure that poses lots of risks to biodiversity, the environment and human health. Either side of the continuum has some merits that warrant some consideration.