Coming To Life: Biotechnology in African Economic Recovery

by Calestous Juma (Editor), John Mugabe (Editor)

This book addresses the vital role of new technology in African economic development, focusing on the specific sector of biotechnology. The authors argue that progress is thwarted by lack of policy in this field, and they explore the urgent need for African governments to pay much more attention to developing technology-supporting institutions and training. They examine the particular issues thrown up by biotechnology research in Africa, including intellectual property rights, access to genetic resources, implications for biodiversity, biosafety and trade. The book's overall analysis is illustrated by national biotechnology assessments for Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1995

About the author

From Wikipedia: Calestous Juma is an internationally recognised authority in the application of science and technology to sustainable development worldwide. He was named one of the most influential 100 Africans in 2012, 2013 and 2014 by the New African magazine. He is Professor of the Practice of International Development and Faculty Chair of the Innovation for Economic Development Executive Program] at Harvard Kennedy School. Juma is Director of the School's Science, Technology and Globalization Project at Harvard Kennedy School as well as the Agricultural Innovation in Africa Project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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