The Gene Revolution and Global Food Security [electronic resource] : Biotechnology Innovation in Latecomers /
Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Banji.author.
Sampath, Padmashree Gehl.author.
Using the concept of innovation capacity, this book, using recent field data from countries in Asia and Africa, competently demonstrates how biotechnology can contribute to sustainable economic development. The approach articulates the imperative for developing countries to build up specific capabilities backed up by policies and institutions.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-224) and index.
Agricultural biotechnology innovation capacity and economic development -- Sectoral systems for agricultural biotechnology -- Malaysia biotechnology : a fast follower -- Vietnam biotechnology : building local capacity -- Nigeria as a very late follower in agricultural biotechnology -- Kenya's incipient innovation capacity in biotechnology -- Comparative analysis of innovation capacity in latecomer countries -- Policy insights and recommendations.
Using the concept of innovation capacity, this book, using recent field data from countries in Asia and Africa, competently demonstrates how biotechnology can contribute to sustainable economic development. The approach articulates the imperative for developing countries to build up specific capabilities backed up by policies and institutions.
Development economics.
International business enterpris.
Leadership.
Industrial management-Environmen.
International economics.
Industrial organization.
Development Economics.
International Business.
Business Strategy/Leadership.
Sustainability Management.
International Economics.
Industrial Organization.