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The value of genetically modified (GM) crops to developing countries is hotly contested. While some say GM technology could help secure food supplies, others argue that its full environmental impacts are still unknown.
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Opinions and Analysis
Bioeconomy’s role in the developing world is at a crossroads
Bioeconomy opens up development opportunities for Latin America, but it also involves several risks, says Federico Vasen.
7 May 2013
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Africa Analysis: Kenya sending the wrong message about GM foods
Kenya has bypassed its own biosafety watchdog in banning GM foods, which will stifle balanced debate of GM in Africa, says Linda Nordling.
7 December 2012
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Gaps in India’s implementation of biodiversity law
7 October 2012
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Source: Economic and Political Weekly
Policy Briefs
Overcoming obstacles to GM crop adoption
Careful assessment and policies on genetically modified crops could contribute to agricultural development and food security.
21 June 2012
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Source: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
Improving biosafety regulations for poor farmers
Reforming biosafety regulations can provide poor farmers with better access to genetically modified crops.
23 February 2010
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Source: International Food Policy Research Institute
News and Features
Kenya's GMO ban has no legal basis, official says
A high-ranking civil servant says Kenya's ban on importing genetically modified organisms is unscientific, lacks legal status — and is ineffective.
16 May 2013
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Basic science may yield crop gains in developing nations
Research into transport mechanisms in plants is leading to innovations for improving crop yields, which are starting to trickle down to farmers.
Argentina to offer more flexible access to GM crops
24 April 2013
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India to award biotech solutions in health and farming
10 April 2013
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