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 organizations, 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.
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