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Undying promise: agricultural biotechnology’s pro-poor narrative, ten years on
STEPS Centre, Institute of Development Studies, 2009Many people and organisations have sought to promote genetically modified (GM) crops as a ‘pro-poor’ technology; however, developing-country farmers’ experiences with GM crops have been mixed. Some farmers have certainly benefited, but others have not.DocumentBio-hegemony: the political economy of agricultural biotechnology in Argentina
Cambridge University, 2009This paper examines relations between the state and capital in Argentina with respect to agricultural biotechnology. Argentina is one of the world's leading exporters of genetically modified (GM) crops and is a key player in the global politics of biotechnology.DocumentFood and agricultural biotechnology policy: how much autonomy can developing countries exercise?
Development Policy Review, 2003The aim of this article is to explore the challenges of developing countries in deciding how to protect their environment and citizens from imported GM seeds and crops without violating the obligations under World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Cartagena Protocol on Bio-Safety (CPBS) agreements.DocumentRegulating biotechnology in China: the politics of biosafety
2003This working paper looks at the politics of biosafety regulation and risk assessment in China’s growing biotech industry with respect to genetically modified (GM) crops.The central question examined in this study asks who has the authority and legitimacy to make decisions about risks of a new technology such as GM crops.To this purpose, the author explores:DocumentIzwi neTarisiro – Zimbabwe’s citizens jury
2003This article is about a citizen’s jury in Zimbabwe that was held in a bid to improve the quality and relevance of policies that affect smallholder farmers who are struggling economically. The purpose of the jury was to locally adapt, test and evaluate a participatory, deliberative and inclusive framework that could encourage smallholder involvement in agricultural policy formulation.DocumentBiotechnology and the politics of truth: from the green revolution to an ‘evergreen revolution’
STEPS Centre, Institute of Development Studies, 2004This paper investigates issues around the diffusion of genetially modified (GM) technologies and products to developing countries. This has become central to a debate that has shifted away from technical issues of cost-benefit optimisation of mass production and consumption in the North, to the moral case for GM crops to feed the hungry in the South.DocumentLessons from a green revolution in South Africa
GRAIN, 2008This paper examines the outcome of massive food production programme (MFPP) by the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture (ECDA) as part of its green revolution strategy. The aim of the program was to increase food production very rapidly and inturn provide food security for the poor households in rural areas.DocumentG8 and the food crisis: the real solutions
Reliefweb, 2008Taking into consideration, the July 2008 G8 meeting in Tokyo, this paper reviews some of the key problems and potential solutions to the current food crisis. Its core assertion is that the G8 need to step up emergency assistance to the 850 million people who are suffering from hunger, and address the underlying causes of the current food crisis.DocumentGetting out of the food crisis
GRAIN, 2008The current food crisis is focusing attention on the way food reaches some of the most disadvantaged people in the world. In this edition of GRAIN's Seedling magazine, a collection of articles highlight the less discussed aspects of the food crisis and responses to it.OrganisationAfricancrops.net
Africacrops. net's strategy is to implement a programme on genetic improvement and dissemination of new varieties of African food crops.Pages