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Making Biotechnology Safer: An Assessment from the Philippines

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  • Linda M Penalba

    (Institute of Agrarian and Rural Development Studies, College of Public Affair, University of The Philippines, Los Banos)

  • John A Fajardo

    (Institute of Agrarian and Rural Development Studies, College of Public Affair, University of The Philippines, Los Banos)

  • Flordeliza A Sanchez

    (Institute of Agrarian and Rural Development Studies, College of Public Affair, University of The Philippines, Los Banos)

  • Aida O. Grande

    (Institute of Agrarian and Rural Development Studies, College of Public Affair, University of The Philippines, Los Banos)

Abstract

Modern biotechnology is one of the most controversial areas of scientific development. It has been championed as a solution to poverty, hunger and environmental degradation. However, there are also many environmental, health and social equity concerns associated with the genetic modification of crops and animals. The challenge, particularly for developing countries, is to benefit from these technologies while ensuring that biosafety issues are adequately addressed.

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  • Linda M Penalba & John A Fajardo & Flordeliza A Sanchez & Aida O. Grande, 2006. "Making Biotechnology Safer: An Assessment from the Philippines," EEPSEA Policy Brief pb2006123, Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA), revised Dec 2006.
    • Handle: RePEc:eep:pbrief:pb2006123
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    Keywords

    Biotechnology; Philippines;

    JEL classification:

    • Q16 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - R&D; Agricultural Technology; Biofuels; Agricultural Extension Services

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