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last updated: 04 Sep 2008
GMOs and Exports: Demystifying Concerns in Africa
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International Food Policy Research Institute
2033 K St., NW
Washington,
DC20006-1002, United States of America
Phone: +1 202-862-5600,
Fax: +1 202-467-4439,
Email: ifpri-pbs@cgiar.org,
Website: http://www.ifpri.org/pbs/pbs.asp,
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA)
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BCH-ORG-SCBD-15842-11
- Non-governmental organization (NGO)
SEAsiaCenter, c/o IRRI
DAPO Box 7777
Metro Manila,
, Philippines
Phone: +63 2 845-0563/0569/ 0573,
Fax: +63 49 536-7216, +63 2 845-0606,
Email: seasiacenter@isaaa.org,
Website: http://www.isaaa.org/,
Person:Christina LakatosCommunications Specialist, Environment and Production Technology2033 K St., NWWashington, DC
20006-1002, United States of AmericaPhone: +1 202-862-5600,Fax: +1 202-467-4439,Email: c.lakatos@cgiar.org,Website: http://www.ifpri.org/,Related OrganizationInternational Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)2033 K St., NWWashington, DC
20006-1002, United States of AmericaPhone: +1 202-862-5600,Fax: +1 202-467-4439,Email: c.lakatos@cgiar.org,Website: http://www.ifpri.org/,
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications
Nairobi, Kenya
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2008-06
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The rapid diffusion of GMOs in agricultural and food production systems has triggered a wide range of concerns and fears. While credible evidence shows that farmers are deriving benefits from GM crops in both developing and developed nations, some countries have been reluctant to embrace the technology because of a variety of reasons. These range from safety of GM foods, environment-related impacts (e.g. gene flow and effects on nontarget organisms), ethical and socioeconomic issues, and the proprietary nature of GM technology. The aforementioned concerns impact international trade both directly and indirectly. The possibility of losing market access for agricultural exports has been a critical concern for African countries. This brief aims to expand and promote informed perspectives of the magnitude of trade-related risks associated with adoption of GMOs in Africa. The brief also highlights the changing scenarios and evolving developments with regard to acceptance of GM crops and products.
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- GBF-T17. Strengthen biosafety and distribute benefits of biotechnology
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Identifier (ISBN, ISSN, etc.)
Format
2-page policy brief
PDF
Keywords and any other relevant information
LMO categories: Plants
How to obtain the resource
To order, contact ifpri-pbs@cgiar.org.
