I have been following the development of the AfricaBP with interest and admiration. It is a shining example of African scientists taking the initiative to develop a world class program that is African led. The enormous diversity of flora and fauna on the continent as well as the use of some of these for food and medicinal products supports the importance of a biodiversity project that can benefit African countries as well as contribute to the global Earth BioGenome project. I look forward to seeing the data being generated and analysed by African scientists and providing the necessary support to help build the capacity for this to be achieved.
