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The African Biodiversity Network (ABN) is a network of individuals and organizations committed to finding African solutions to the ecological and socio-economic challenges facing the continent. Established in 1996, ABN currently has 41 partners from 19 African countries, including Benin, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, Central Africa Republic, Cameroon, Gabon, Morocco, and Egypt
.ABN focuses on indigenous knowledge, ecological agriculture, and biodiversity-related rights, influencing policy and legislation. The network pioneers culturally-centered approaches to solving social and ecological problems in Africa by sharing experiences, co-developing methodologies, and creating a united African voice on such issues
.Some of the key issues ABN addresses include food and seed sovereignty, genetic engineering, agrofuels, biodiversity protection, extractive industries, and the rights of small-holder farmers
. The network aims to nurture a growing network of change agents working at all levels to enable resilient local communities to govern their lives and livelihoods rooted in their own social, cultural, and ecological diversity.
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