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Debates around the potential benefits of GM crops for developing countries must be reasoned and evidence-based, says Albert Weale.

G8 leaders must encourage cooperation in biotechnology to address Africa's food shortages, writes Calestous Juma.

Africa needs a Green Revolution, including local research into genetically engineered crops for small farmers, says Robert Paarlberg.

The UN is inhibiting innovation through over-regulation of new biotechnologies, argues Henry I. Miller.

Africa must be free to explore the potential of agricultural biotechnology without undue European influence, says Jennifer Thomson.

Africa must not let multinational corporations and international donors dictate its biotechnology agenda, says David Fig.

Africa needs harmonised biosafety policies that respect sovereignty and pool resources, says David Wafula.

With the right investment, Africa could get real benefits from growing the latest GM crops, says Idah Sithole-Niang.

Kenya needs public support to force its hand on the benefits and risks of growing genetically modified crops, argues Patricia Kameri-Mbote.

Melissa Leach and Ian Scoones argue that enhanced citizen engagement is essential in making technology work for the poor.

Tewolde Egziabher and other SciDev.Net readers join the debate on the relevance of the UN biodiversity convention's Cartagena Protocol on genetically modified organisms.

Suman Sahai argues that India's new agricultural biotechnology deal with the United States will take power away from farmers and endanger a rich genetic heritage.

SciDev.Net readers respond to a recent claim that the UN biodiversity convention's Cartagena Protocol on genetically modified organisms is irrelevant and a waste of resources.

Arnoldo Ventura argues that the international debate over the potential risks that GM crops pose to biodiversity is wasteful and unnecessary.

Miguel Altieri and Walter Pengue argue that the introduction of GM soybeans has left many Latin American farmers poorer and hungrier.

A call for Africa to reject 'enslaving' Western technologies has provoked diverse reactions across the continent and beyond.

Marta Valdez argues that the World Trade Organisation ruling that Europe broke trade rules by banning imports will help eliminate policies based on unsound science.

G. V. Ramanjaneyulu argues that insect-resistant crops will eventually require an increased use of pesticides, and that farmers around the developing world will suffer as a result.

Christine Gould argues that transgenic crops have much to offer farmers who use integrated pest management technique

Kazhila Chinsembu says Africa risks being 'enslaved' by technology it doesn't own and urges African nations to regain control over their biological resources and indigenous knowledge.