Biotechnology in the global economy : beyond technical advances and risks
Abstract
Agricultural biotechnology is the subject of extensive public debates in many countries.
This article presents a summary of the results of the International Conference onBiotechnology in the Global Economy held in September 1999 at Harvard University. The article argues that many of the debates are a result of a governance crisis involving
the failure to bring social institutions in line with advances in biotechnology. It proposes a set of measures for doing so. These include: promoting consultative processes; undertaking scientific and technical assessments; conducting research and training; reforming national and regional policies and institutions; harmonizing standards and sharing experiences; and facilitating technological cooperation with developing countries.
Citation
AgBioForum 2(3&4) 1999: 218-222.
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