International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

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      An Intergovernmental Organisation with operations aligned to those of the United Nations Common System, we are a Centre of excellence for Research, Training and Technology Transfer to industry to promote sustainable global development.
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June 15, 2026

Mission to Ethiopia

ICGEB Director-General Lawrence Banks is greeted by partners from Arba Minch University, upon arrival in the city.

March 16, 2026

From Innovation to Impact: the Enset Revolution

In rural Arba Minch, southern Ethiopia, a quiet scientific breakthrough is transforming lives.