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 capabilities backed up by policies and institutions. INDICE: Introduction - Agricultural Biotechnology and Innovation Capacity in Late Development - Catching Up in Biotechnology in Malaysia - Vietnam's Biotechnology: Building Local Capacity Through State Vision - Nigeria as a Lagging Follower in Biotechnology - Tanzania's Incipient Innovation Capacity in Biotechnology - Comparative Analysis of Innovation Capacity in Latecomer Countries- Conclusions and Policy Insights

• ISBN: 978-0-230-22882-5
• Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 256
• Fecha Publicación: 30/11/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés