Governments

By Alphabet: A-E

Argentina

Ministry of Science, Technology, and Product Innovation
Division(s) within the Ministry with a role or interest in biosecurity:

Federal Council for Science and Technology (COFECTY)
COFECYT is a body of development, strategic advice and coordination of policies and national and regional priorities that promote the harmonious development of the scientific, technological and innovative in the country.   Read More »

Australia

Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Division(s) within the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet with a role or interest in biosecurity:

Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
The Department provides policy advice to its Ministers and the Government, administers legislation, manages programs, undertakes analysis, and provides services and advice to the business, science and research   Read More »

Brazil

Ministry of Science and Technology (MCT)
Division(s) within MCT with a role or interest in biosecurity:

National Technical Commission on Biosecurity (CNTBio)
CTNBio is a multidisciplinary collegiate body whose purpose is to provide technical and advisory assistance to the Federal Government in the formulation, updating and implementing the National Biosafety Policy for GMOs and and in setting technical standards of safety   Read More »

Canada

National Defence (DND)
Division(s) within DND with a role or interest in biosecurity:

Biological and Chemical Defence Review Committee (BCDRC)
Established by the Minister of National Defence, the Biological and Chemical Defence Review Committee (BCDRC) is mandated to review annually   Read More »

China

Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)
Divisions within MOST with a role or interest in biosecurity:

High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program)
In line with national objectives and market demands, the program addresses a number of cutting-edge high-tech issues of strategic importance including developing key technologies for the construction of China’s   Read More »

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