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Table 5 Summary Table of Recommendations from the Executive Courses on Genomics and Public Health Policy

From: How can developing countries harness biotechnology to improve health?

Recommendations to Harness Genomics for Health in Developing Countries

SCIENCE

   • Collaborate through national, regional, and international networks

   • Survey and build capacity based on proven models through education, training, and needs assessments

FINANCE

   • Develop regulatory and intellectual property frameworks for commercialization of biotechnology

   • Enhance funding and affordability of biotechnology

   • Improve the academic-industry interface and the role of small and medium enterprise

ETHICS, SOCIETY, CULTURE

   • Develop public engagement strategies to inform and educate the public about developments in genomics and biotechnology

   • Develop capacity to address ethical, social and cultural issues

   • Improve accessibility and equity

POLITICS

   • Strengthen understanding, leadership and support at the political level for biotechnology

   • Develop policies outlining national biotechnology strategy