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Biotechnology

Create Value, Gain Influence, Build Wealth
  • Biotechnology is the art of using very tiny animals called microorganisms, or their parts, to produce products or services that are of value to man or to the environment.

    This area is full of opportunities to create jobs or build wealth.

  • Spotting an Opportunity in Biotechnology

    • Biotechnology in your country is still largely unexplored — just like in much of Africa.
    • That means many opportunities are waiting for young people like you.
    • Look around carefully; these opportunities are closer than you think.
    • This site gives you a good starting point to discover some of them.

    What to Do When You Spot that Opportunity

    1. Write it down.
      As soon as an idea interests you, note it on paper.

    2. Give it time.
      Come back to it after about a week and ask yourself: Does this still make sense?

    3. Learn more.
      If it still feels good, read about it or ask people who know more.

    4. Improve the idea.
      Use what you learn to make the idea clearer and more practical.

    5. Act at the right time.
      Keep the idea and work on it during your studies—or after you finish school.

    Results & Implications

    • You can spot an opportunity while you are still in school, and start working on it during holidays or after you finish school.
    • With time, that idea can grow into a business, create jobs, and give you influence in your community.
    • This is one of the clearest and shortest paths toward wealth and positive impact in your country.

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    Careers through which you can realise your opportunity or dream in Biotechnology

    Career Description
    Animal scientist -Works to develop better ways of making meat, poultry, eggs and milk. They also inspect and grade food products.
    Biochemist -Studies the chemical building blocks and components of living organisms, as well as their functioning and physical qualities.
    Biologist -Studies the origin, relationships, development, anatomy, functions, heredity and other basic characteristics of plant, animal and microbial life.
    Botanist -Studies a whole range of plant organisms; algae, fungi, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms and flowering plants.
    Crop scientist/Agronomist -Helps farmers grow more and better food, but while preserving our natural resources.
    Ecologist -Studies the interactions between living organisms and their environment, and between the organisms themselves.
    Entomologist -Studies insects, especially those of vital importance to man, such as vectors and pests.
    Environmental scientist -Finds and fixes pollution and other environmental problems.
    Geneticist -Studies the way hereditary qualities are transmitted in living organisms.
    Horticulturist -Involved in the growing, selling and maintenance of plants for indoor and outdoor usage.
    Molecular biologist/biotechnologist -Develops methods to control biological processes for use in industry, agriculture, forestry, horticulture and breeding.
    Parasitologist -Studies organisms that use man or other animals as hosts for their survival.
    Physiologist -Studies the normal functioning of living organisms.
    Teacher -Helps children learn how to read, write, do mathematics, and much more.
    Veterinarian -Takes care of sick and injured animals.