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Experts to the rescue? An analysis of the role of experts in biotechnology regulation in Kenya

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  • Ann Njoki Kingiri

    (Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service, Nairobi, Kenya)

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The biotechnology sector attracts a wide range of interested actors with some getting entangled in the development of requisite regulatory systems as experts in the virtue of being knowledge suppliers and innovation drivers. However, questions have arisen as to whether experts enhance or constrain the evolution of regulatory structures for management of biotechnology as part of its broader governance. This has direct impact on biotechnology development based on the roles played by different governance actors. Using a dynamic case study of Kenya in its effort to institute a viable regulatory system to govern biotechnology, this paper explores the role of experts in regulating innovations. It draws insights from the Kenyan experience with a view of evaluating how the role of experts, in particular the scientific community can spur positive contributions towards pro-innovation and pro-poor biotechnology policy processes. This recontextualised role of experts is explored from the perspective of knowledge use and how it is linked to development. This is because of the tension between undisputed role of biotechnology as an economic driver and the political nature of biotechnology regulation in the African context. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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  • Ann Njoki Kingiri, 2010. "Experts to the rescue? An analysis of the role of experts in biotechnology regulation in Kenya," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 22(3), pages 325-340.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jintdv:v:22:y:2010:i:3:p:325-340
    DOI: 10.1002/jid.1691
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    1. Matthew Harsh & James Smith, 2007. "Technology, governance and place: Situating biotechnology in Kenya," Science and Public Policy, Oxford University Press, vol. 34(4), pages 251-260, May.
    2. Matthew Harsh, 2005. "Formal and informal governance of agricultural biotechnology in Kenya: participation and accountability in controversy surrounding the draft biosafety bill," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 17(5), pages 661-677.
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    1. Kingiri, Ann & Hall, Andy, 2011. "Dynamics of biosciences regulation and opportunities for biosciences innovation in Africa: Exploring regulatory policy brokering," MERIT Working Papers 2011-023, United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (MERIT).

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