The gene revolution and global food security: biotechnology innovation in latecomers

"Using the concept of innovation capacity, this book, using recent field data from countries in Asia and Africa, competently demonstrates how biotechnology can contribute to sustainable economic development. The approach articulates the imperative for developing countries to build up specific c...

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Main Authors: Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Oyebanji 1955- (Author), Gehl Sampath, Padmashree (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Basingstoke [u.a.] Palgrave Macmillan 2009
Edition:1. publ.
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"Using the concept of innovation capacity, this book, using recent field data from countries in Asia and Africa, competently demonstrates how biotechnology can contribute to sustainable economic development. The approach articulates the imperative for developing countries to build up specific capabilities backed up by policies and institutions"--Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Agricultural biotechnology innovation capacity and economic development -- Sectoral systems for agricultural biotechnology -- Malaysia biotechnology : a fast follower -- Vietnam biotechnology : building local capacity -- Nigeria as a very late follower in agricultural biotechnology -- Kenya's incipient innovation capacity in biotechnology -- Comparative analysis of innovation capacity in latecomer countries -- Policy insights and recommendations
Physical Description:XVII, 237 S. graph. Darst. 23 cm

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