Ethiopian Biotechnology Institute

The Bio and Emerging Technology Institute (BETin), formerly known as Ethiopian Biotechnology Institute (EBTi), is a research institute owned by the Government of Ethiopia. It was established in 2016 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.[1]

Bio and Emerging Technology Institute (BETin)
Formation2016; 8 years ago (2016)
FounderKassahun Tesfaye (PhD), Hailu Dadi (PhD)
TypeResearch and Development institute under the Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MiNT) of Ethiopia
HeadquartersAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
Location
  • Addis Ababa
Coordinates8°59′50″N 38°45′32″E / 8.997273°N 38.758894°E / 8.997273; 38.758894
OwnerEthiopian government
Director-general
Kassahun Tesfaye (PhD)
Deputy Director General
Hailu Dadi (PhD)
Websitewww.betin.gov.et

History

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The Bio and Emerging Technology Institute was the first research institute to prepare and publish a national biotechnology policy to the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) for review and endorsement of its approval by the Council of Ministers (CoM).[2]

References

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  1. ^ "BGI, Ethiopian Biotechnology Institute to Collaborate on Genomics Research". 23 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Nation's First Biotechnology Policy Awaits Approval". Addis Fortune. Retrieved 2018-11-15.
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