Talks to dispel GMO fears in offing

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) have been around for many years yet many people have remained in fear of the biotechnology due to lack of knowledge.

However, this trend is expected to change soon thanks to a newly formed body - the Botswana Bio-safety Public awareness and Participation Innovation Platform (BOPAPIP) - which will be imparting knowledge to the public and relevant stakeholders. 

Speaking to Mmegi in an interview yesterday, BOPAPIP secretary Motlalepula Pholo said that this body was formed last year solely to educate the public on GMOs.

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