Who We Are
The Biotechnology Society of Tanzania (BST) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to promoting advancement and use of biotechnology in the country. The membership is open to scientists, researchers, academicians, farmers, consumers, manufactures, traders, policy and decision makers, industries, media, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community based organisations (CBOs) interested or involved in fostering, developing and supporting application of biotechnology tools and information in various sectors of the economy to enhance the living standards of people. The BST is registered as NGO under Section 12(2) of the Non-Governmental Organisations Act No. 24 of 2002 with registration No. 00NGO/0008784 with effect from 13th October 2016.
Vision
Improvement of livelihoods of people through safe and responsible application of modern advances in biotechnology.
Mission
To advocate for stakeholders’ engagement in creating an enabling environment for sustainable utilisation of all aspects of biotechnology in Tanzania.
Objectives of the BST
The objectives of the Society are to:
- Promote public awareness on biotechnology and its prospects for socio-economic development.
- Engage and advise the Government in all matters relating to the safe and sustainable application of biotechnology in the country.
- Advocate for safe and responsible application of biotechnology to improve food security, public health, poverty alleviation and environment protection.
Governance Structure
The governance structure of the Society has five Organs as follows:
- The General Assembly
- Board of Trustees
- The Executive Committee
- Secretariat
- Technical committees that are deemed necessary by the General Assembly
Core Values
The BST operates based on the following core values:
Integrity
The BST always strives to maintain a high level of professional conduct, transparency, trustworthiness and ethics in providing services.
Inspiring
The BST aims to inspire its members and other stakeholders in pursue new creative ideas in science through communication and engagement.
Vocal and Advancing
The Society acts as the voice for scientists and other stakeholders in advancing science as we believe lives and livelihoods of people can be improved through science.
Respect for the Law
The BST team always observes the governing laws, rules and regulations in service delivery to its members and other stakeholder.
Collaboration
The BST enhances collaboration with other potential biotechnology stakeholders to increase efficiency and impact.
Biotechnology Society of Tanzania
P. O. Box 10257
Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA
+255 757 214343
info@bst.or.tz
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