Decree No. 64/2011 creating the National Centre of Biotechnology and Biological Science (CNBB). Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim da República, I Série, No. 51. Subject Environment gen., Cultivated plants Keyword Institution Research Biotechnology Biosafety Biosecurity Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 5 January 2012. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 9 articles, creates the National Centre of Biotechnology and Biological Science (CNBB). It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned institution, entitled to: carry out technical and scientific research on matters related to Biotechnology and Biological Science; promote the transfer of technologies and know-how in favour of local communities; disseminate the results of such a investigations; promote training in Biotechnology and Biological Science sectors; elaborate, propose and implement research projects and programmes assessing the potentiality of Biotechnology and Biological Science in order to improve public and private sectors; propose, if requested, policies and legislations aiming at the promotion and development of Biotechnology and Biological Science in the country; manage human, technical, material and financial resources, etc. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Implemented by Resolution No. 7/2014 approving the Statute of the National Centre of Biotechnology and Biological Science (CNBB). Legislation | Mozambique | 2014 Keyword: Institution, Research, Biotechnology, Biosafety, Biosecurity Source: FAO, FAOLEX