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 Biotechnology
along with the other core technology viz. Information
technology, is at the heart of technology revolution in
Asia. Asian countries have adopted statrategies for harnessing
the potential of biotechnology for their industrial development.
The areas of applications both in pharmaceutical and agriculture
sector have widened, finding new vistas of economic growth.
Policy
challenges, however, are arising among other, concerning trade
in GMOs, impact of genetic engineering on environment and human
health, biosafety management, and ethical aspects that are yet
to be addressed at any collective forum in Asia. One of the
missing links is a dialogue between natural and social
scientists so as to identify socio-economic requirements and
policy priorities in the realm of biotechnology and development
in the region.
This
book brings together perceptions on some of these issues by
eminent experts from the Asian region. As a sequel to the
pioneering Biotechnology Revolution and the Third world:
Challenges and Policy Options (RIS 1988), this volume draws
lessons from the experiences of Asian developing countries and
revisits some of the concerns raised earlier.
The
Contributors to the volume draw policy lessons from country
experiences in capability building in Asia, in particular on the
role of regional cooperation. It is clear that the Asian
countries need not only technical assistance for capacity
building, but also financial support to upgrade their facilities
to meet challenges emerging from the introduction of new
organisms. As most of the Asian economies face common
challenges including the management of biodiversity resources,
cooperative efforts may prove fruitful. An examination of
regional cooperation in Europe and ASEAN may help in identifying
a roadmap. Volume Editors present a synthesis of key lessons
emanating form differnt contibutions.
Biotechnology
and development: Challenges and Opportunities for Asia is a
valuable resource for governments, multilateral institutions,
academics and practitioners in the field of economic development
and technology policy management.
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Editors
Dr. Sachin Chaturvedi, Fellow, RIS and
Managing Editor of the Asian Biotechnology
and Development Review (ABDR) has been
working on Intellectual Property Regime; trade
and environment related issues in WTO. His areas
of specialization include economics of
biotechnology and biodiversity. Dr. Chaturvedi
has authored two books and has published several
research articles in various prestigious
journals. He has also worked at University of
Amsterdam under a project supported by teh Dutch
Government on International Development
Cooperation and Biotechnology for Developing
Countries. Dr. Chaturvedi has also been a member
of IGSAC Committee of Experts to evolve a
framework of cooperation for conservation of
biodiversity in the SAARC region; an dEditorial
Board of Biotechnology Development Monitor,
Netherlands.
Dr.
S.R. Rao, obtained his PhD from Indian
Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. He
has postdoctoral experience in molecular plant
pathology in Japan and Australia. currently, Dr.
Rao is Director in the Department of
Biotechnology, Government of India and is
responsible for international cooperation
especially in Asian region and establishment of
biotech facilities and centres of excellence. He
is member of many important committees on
biotechnology policy and research. Dr. Rao has
established a niche in blending economics with
technology and specializes in capacity building
and regional cooperation and has published
several important papers in national and
international journal on biotechnology priorities,
policy, regulation and management.
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Contents
Foreword
by Shri K.C. Pant, Deputy Chairman, Planning
Commission and Chairman, RIS
Preface by Dr. Nagesh Kumar, Director-
General, RIS
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Biotechnology
Innovation and Development |
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1: |
Biotechnology
and Development: An Overview
by Sachin Chaturvedi and S.R. Rao |
| Chapter
2: |
Biotechnology
Innovation and Development
by William G. Padolina |
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Regional
Cooperation and Biotechnology |
| Chapter
3: |
Bioindustiral
Revolution and Economic Development: Evolving
Indian Strategy
By Manju Sharma |
| Chapter
4: |
Biotechnology,
GMOs and Development: Economic Implications
by Edgar J. Dasilva and Sachin Chatruvedi |
| Chapter
5: |
ASEAN
Cooperation in Biotechnology
by S.R. Rao |
| Chapter
6: |
Biotechnology
in Europe: 20 Years' Experience and Current
Strategy
by Mark Cantley |
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Country
Experiences |
| Chapter
7: |
How
Well Does Japan Meet Its Challenges and Responsibilities
in Biotechnology and Development for Asia?
by Darryl R. J. Macer and Minakshi Bhardwaj |
| Chapter
8: |
Investment,
Capacity and Incentives in Biotechnology: Indian
Experience
by S.R. Rao |
| Chapter
9: |
The
Current and Future Outlook of Agricultural
Biotechnology in Malaysia
by Hassan Mat Daud |
| Chapter
10: |
Status
of Agribiotechnology in the Philippines
Reynaldo E. De La Cruz |
| Chapter
11: |
Challenges
and Opportunities for Biotechnology Development:
The Korean Experiences
by Sang-Ki Rhee |
| Chapter
12: |
Biotechnology
in Bangladesh
by Naiyyum Choudhury and M.Serajul Islam |
| Chapter
13: |
Agricultural
Biotechnology in Thailand
by Nares Damrongchai |
| Chapter
14: |
Genomics
Rejuvenate Biotechnology, Equal Opportunities
and Uneven Challenges: A View from China
by Bin Liu |
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Policy
Lessons for Asia |
| Chapter
15: |
Singapore
Strategises Biotechnology for Development
by Sachin Chaturvedi |
| Chapter
16: |
Crop
Biotechnology Initiatives in Asia: Progress,
Opportunities, and challenges
by Randy A. Hautea |
| Chapter
17: |
Biotechnology
and International Trade Regime: Options before
Developing Countries
by Sachin Chaturveid and S.R. Rao |
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