African Network for Chemical analysis of Pesticides and other pollutants

Established upon unanimous agreement by scientist and researchers in Africa to: initiate, develop and promote research in the area of chemical analyses of pesticides and other pollutants in the Africa region

ANCAP MAJOR OBJECTIVES

To promote research and training programs in chemical analysis of pesticide and other pollutants

To disseminate information pertaining to research on chemical pesticides and othe pollutants

To coordinate and maintain inter-and intra-regional links among different research groups

To provide advice, based on sound scientific findings, to pertinent decision makers in the region on the use and/or disuse of certain pesticides, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals and other chemicals which have adverse effects on the environment and living organisms.


RESEARCH SHARING

To establish cooperation and collaboration with national and international organizations with similar objectives in promoting safe-use of chemicals and their research and analysis in the environment.

To provide advice, based on sound scientific findings, to pertinent decision makers in the region on the use and/or disuse of certain chemicals ranging from pesticide, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals etc with adverse effects on the environment and living organisms.

Dr. Aviti Mmochi

Executive Secretary

Institute of Marine Sciences University of Dar es Salaam.

Dr. Clarence A. Mgina

Program Officer

Department of Chemistry, University of Dar es Salaam.

Prof. John A.M. Mahugija

Treasurer

Department of Chemistry, University of Dar es Salaam.

Dr. Regina P. Mtei

Assistant Executive Secretary

Department of Chemistry, University of Dar es Salaam.