Publisher's Synopsis
This book addresses the vital role of new technology in African economic development, focusing on the specific sector of biotechnology. The authors argue that progress is thwarted by lack of policy in this field, and they explore the urgent need for African governments to pay much more attention to developing technology-supporting institutions and training. They examine the particular issues thrown up by biotechnology research in Africa, including intellectual property rights, access to genetic resources, implications for biodiversity, biosafety and trade. The book's overall analysis is illustrated by national biotechnology assessments for Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
