Last Updated: 31/03/2026

Gene Drive: Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Africa’s Socio-Economic

Objectives

To provide evidence-based policy choices to African leaders and stakeholders so that they can make informed decisions regarding adoption and application of emerging technologies for socio-economic development.

Principal Institution

African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD), South Africa

External reference

Project details

Themes

Genetics and Genomics
Leadership & Governance
Social Science

Date

Nov 2015 — Mar 2021

Total Project Funding

$3.28M

Funding Details
Gates Foundation (GF), United States

Grant ID: INV-007290
Country / Project Site(s)

South Africa

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