Trading in Genes : Development Perspectives on Biotechnology, Trade and Sustainability (Hardcover)

Part I: Constraints and Opportunities for Developing Countries in Biotechnology and Trade * Developing Countries' Participation in the New Bioeconomy * From Biotech Innovation to the Market * Biotechnology: A Turning Point in Development or a Missed Opportunity? * Agricultural Biotechnology * Biotechnology Impacts on Industry Competitiveness in Developing Countries * Case Study: Meeting Colombia's Agricultural Needs through Biotechnology * Part II: Regulatory Framework for Biotechnology, Biosafety and Trade * Intellectual Property Protection * Closing in on Biopiracy * The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety * Building Sound Governance Structures for the Safe Application of Biotechnology * Mapping the Connections of the SPS and TBT Agreements to Trade in Biotechnology * Addressing Developing Countries' Concerns Related to the WTO * Looking Forward * Appendices, Index