Future of global regulation of human genome editing: a South African perspective on the WHO Draft Governance Framework on Human Genome Editing

WHO in 2019 established the Advisory Committee on Developing Global Standards for Governance and Oversight of Human Genome Editing, which has recently published a Draft Governance Framework on Human Genome Editing. Although the Draft Framework is a good point of departure, there are four areas of concern: first, it does not sufficiently address issues related to establishing safety and efficacy. Second, issues that are a source of tension between global standard setting and state sovereignty need to be addressed in a more nuanced fashion. Third, it fails to meaningfully engage with the extent to which the conceptualisation of human dignity may justifiably vary between jurisdictions. Fourth, the meaning of harm to the interests of a future person requires clarity. Provided these four areas of concern can be addressed, the future of the global governance of human genome editing may hold promise.

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Procreative Non-Maleficence: A South African Human Rights Perspective on Heritable Human Genome Editing

The CRISPR Journal ◽

10.1089/crispr.2019.0036 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 32-36

Author(s):

Donrich Thaldar ◽

Bonginkosi Shozi

Keyword(s):

Human Rights ◽

Human Genome ◽

Genome Editing ◽

South African

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A Systems Orientation to Research Capacity Development: A South African Perspective

Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ◽

10.25159/2520-5293/1733 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Gisela Hildegard Van Rensburg ◽

Sue J Armstrong ◽

Nelouise Geyer

Keyword(s):

South African ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Capacity Development ◽

Research Capacity ◽

Integrated Framework ◽

Development Data ◽

African Perspective ◽

Point Of Departure ◽

Research Capacity Development

Research capacity development is essential for quality and cost-effective healthcare, and well-prepared healthcare professionals. This case study used an exploratory design to gain insight into the contributions that a novice researcher programme makes towards research capacity development. Data were collected from reports to the board of a professional organisation acting as custodian of the project and three reflection workshops. The case was deductively analysed using the literature on research capacity development as the point of departure. The Cooke integrated framework for research capacity building in healthcare was used to evaluate the development that took place. The findings of the analysis are described and discussed according to the eight dimensions of the Cooke integrated framework indicating that this novice programme fulfilled all the dimensions of the framework.

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To Mature or not to Mature: The Information Systems Conundrum

South African Computer Journal ◽

10.18489/sacj.v51i0.186 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 51 ◽

Author(s):

Carl Marnewick

Keyword(s):

Information Systems ◽

South African ◽

Longitudinal Analysis ◽

It Industry ◽

Knowledge Area ◽

Level 3 ◽

African Perspective ◽

Areas Of Concern ◽

Managing Risk ◽

The Impact

Research has been done within the South African information technology (IT) industry over the last decade with regard to project management maturity (PMM) and the impact it has on delivering information systems (IS) projects successfully. The research was done to determine whether IS PMM per knowledge area has improved over the last decade. It investigates if there is a correlation between maturity levels and project success. Four independent surveys over the last decade focused on IS PMM and the longitudinal analysis provides a benchmark for whether IS PMM has increased or not. This article focuses on whether certain knowledge areas are more of a problem within the IT industry and to determine what the overall IS PMM is. The longitudinal analysis indicates trends and highlights areas of concern. It indicates that most IT companies are still operating at level 3 and that risk and procurement management are the knowledge areas of concern. A comparative analysis indicates that there is no difference between South African and international maturity levels. The results provide a South African perspective of IS PMM. It highlights that risk management is still a knowledge area that is neglected and that emphasis must be placed on managing risk within IT projects.

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