- Project Papers and BriefsThe purpose of this policy brief is primarily to enhance understanding of the objectives, scope and provisions of the Biosafety Bill, 2007, published by Kenya’s Ministry of Science and Technology. The Bill lays down legal and institutional ...
- IFPRI BriefsIn many countries, economic considerations are an important factor in government decision making on the introduction of genetically modified (GM) products. However, reliable information on their actual or likely economic impact is often lacking. ...
- IFPRI BriefsIn many countries, economic considerations are an important factor in government decisionmaking on the introduction of genetically modified (GM) products. However, reliable information on their actual or likely economic impact is often lacking. ...
- IFPRI BriefsGhana Study Case Agriculture in Ghana is characterized by low yields and productivity, which are compounded in the long run by production shocks due to environmental stresses such as drought, pests, and diseases. Vegetables are more ...
- IFPRI BriefsGhana Study Case Agriculture in Ghana is characterized by low yields and productivity, which are compounded in the long run by production shocks due to environmental stresses such as drought, pests, and diseases. Vegetables are more ...
- IFPRI BriefsIn many countries, economic considerations are an important factor in government decision making on the introduction of genetically modified (GM) products. However, reliable information on their actual or likely economic impact is often lacking. ...
- IFPRI BriefsThis brief summarizes a study on commercial risks and the role of GM-free private standards in biosafety decisionmaking in developing countries. The findings are used to suggest a straightforward decisionmaking framework to help separate real ...
- Project Papers and Briefs
- Project Papers and BriefsSouth Africa has the only fully functioning biosafety regulatory system in Africa. Farmers plant approved varieties of genetically engineered corn, cotton, and soybeans, and research is being conducted to apply genetic engineering to numerous ...
- Project Papers and BriefsCountries around the world are in the process of establishing national biosafety regulatory systems to address issues surrounding living modified organisms (LMOs). The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (“the Protocol”) is a major driving force ...
- Project Papers and BriefsExperimental testing, especially in open field trials, is a critical step in the development of new plant varieties, whether these are produced by conventional breeding methods or through modern genetic techniques. Exposing new lines or plants ...
- Project Papers and Briefs
- Project Papers and BriefsThis brief summarizes a comprehensive review of national and international trade-related regulations on the food and feed products derived from transgenic or genetically modified (GM) crops, identifies the main effects of these regulations on ...
- Project Papers and BriefsA multiplicity of national approaches: During the last seven years, more than forty countries have adopted labeling regulations for GM food, but the characteristics of the regulations and their degree of implementation vary greatly. Among the ...
- IFPRI BriefsThis brief analyzes the past successes and recent challenges of South Africa’s trade and marketing policies on genetically modified (GM) products, with the aim of drawing lessons for countries that are designing their biosafety systems.
- IFPRI BriefsThis brief summarizes a study evaluating the potential economic effects of introducing genetically modified (GM) food crops in India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines in the presence of trade regulations.
- Project Papers and Briefs
© Copyright and Fair Use
IFPRI is supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
IFPRI is supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)