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Sub-Saharan Africa is a hotbed of activity in agricultural biotechnology — from research initiatives for tackling local pests to commercial growing of genetically modified crops.
(Photo credit: Benny Hool / Biowatch South Africa)
Opinions and Analysis
Answers to the food crisis
Three essays, published by the International Food Policy Research Institute, offer perspectives on the global food crisis.
G8 must encourage biotech cooperation for Africa
G8 leaders must encourage cooperation in biotechnology to address Africa's food shortages, writes Calestous Juma.
Taking on biotechnology the African way
27 June 2007
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Policy Briefs
Reducing health and environmental risks of pesticides
Advice for policymakers in southern Africa on how to improve pesticide use and reduce the risks they pose to human health and the environment.
6 November 2008
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Source: WAHSA
The case for joint action on biotechnology in Africa
What are the main issues that African nations face in forthcoming negotiations on biotechnology and biosafety?
4 June 2007
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Source: The International Institute for Sustainable Development
News and Features
Kenya prepares to approve biosafety legislation
Kenya's parliament expects to approve its much-delayed biosafety bill before the Christmas break.
6 November 2008
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Biotechnology 'no cure-all' for food insecurity
Biotechnology will not offer the full solution to Africa's food problems, warn scientists at the All Africa Congress on Biotechnology.
26 September 2008
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African agricultural research 'neglected ' by donor policies
24 September 2008
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Information Services
The global food crisis
A series of articles debate key issues such as GM technology, media reporting and agricultural policymaking
