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International Network on Biotechnology: How it will look.

Key Characteristics of the outcomes expected from the network.

• 1. Future Oriented

• 1. By incorporating a scenario-based

approach to examine risks and

• benefits. This will address

uncertainties and promote an understanding of gaps and needs;

• 2. By addressing new topics and

technologies as they emerge and by studying their interconnectivity;

• 3. By using cutting-edge technology

for advancing education and training (e.g. videos and VR)

• 2. User Friendly

• 1. By dividing the material

into basic, intermediate and advanced modules and by categorizing it under different areas. This will help the audience to choose the module that best suites their needs;

• 2. By further adapting the

material to the local context at the regional and country level and tailoring it to meet the specific needs of a diverse audience

• 3. Interdisciplinary

• 1. By involving different stakeholder

groups including academia, industry, policymakers and international

• rganizations, with whom we have

also be working in the past;

• 2. By looking across disciplines with a

view to studying how convergence enables new possibilities in terms both risks and benefits;

• 3. By engaging experts coming from

different regions and facilitating sharing of best practices through promoting regional champions.

What you can expect in the coming months

• The portal will have freely accessible material for the

members both basic and advanced modules;

• Education and awareness raising videos;
• Scenario based training seminars;
• Exploring new teaching formats for education and

training.