Regulatory Capacity Strengthening for Gene-Drive Technology Applications for Vector-Borne Disease Control in Africa
Published in Michigan State University WorldTAP Reports, 2020
Recommended citation: Mbabazi R, Quemada H, Shore S, et al (2020) Regulatory Capacity Strengthening for Gene-Drive Technology Applications for Vector-Borne Disease Control in Africa. Michigan State University
The use of gene-drive constructs in genetically modified insects has great potential to address malaria vector control in Africa and worldwide. However, they can only be developed and deployed if regulatory agencies have the capacity to properly review and make decisions on this new category of applications of genetic modification technology. This policy brief summarizes the results obtained from the needs assessment for regulatory capacity building for gene-drives in Africa.