Development of Biotechnology in Egypt PDF

Keywords

Egypt, Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Research activities, Universities, Private Sector

Abstract

The development of biotechnology in Egypt since 1990 is reviewed. The National Strategy for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology is outlines and the priorities for its implementation are given. The numerous research and development activities on biotechnology under the auspices of the Ministry of State for Scientific Research, the Ministry of Agriculture, collaborative programs and eight large universities are delineated. Activities of public and private industrial units are summarized. Finally, the public- private sector collaboration experience at the Agriculture Genetic Engineering Research Institute is described.