The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) organized in partnership with the National Centre for Biotechnology and Biosciences (CNBB) in the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education in Mozambique, a three-day training workshop on "Capacity Building for Women Bio-entrepreneurs", in Maputo from 24 to 26 March 2021. The workshop aimed to strengthen the capacities of women bio-entrepreneurs in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), provide them with technical and entrepreneurship skills and create opportunities for them to engage with funders, potential partners and customers as well as help them to grow their business with minimum risks and maximize their profit. Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Mozambique Dr. Daniel Nivagara valued the OIC's support for the Government's goals in addressing gender inclusiveness in the bioscience sector. For his part, OIC Assistant Secretary General for Humanitarian, Cultural and Social Affairs Ambassador Tariq Bakhiet praised Mozambique's efforts on inclusion and empowerment of women and the commendable contributions to the promotion of joint Islamic action and commitment to achieve OIC goals stipulated in its 2025 Programme of Action.
