Features Research on Knowledge Systems (RoKS) Research on Knowledge Systems (RoKS) examines the ways in which knowledge is produced, communicated, and applied to development problems. Seeding Solutions Volume 2: Options for National Laws Governing Access To and Control Over Genetic Resources The Crucible II Group Brown Bag Lunch Seminar: Biotechnology and Development, By: Calestous Juma 2003-05-23 13:00 (Ottawa)

A Centre-wide Task Force on Biotechnology and Emerging Technologies was established in December 2002.   In the early stages, we suggested the main focus of concern be on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) as they relate to agriculture, food security and poverty alleviation.  However, our initial review indicates the importance of examining several areas of biotech, and of the new nanotechnologies and converging technologies (NBIC or nanotech, biotech, information sciences and cognitive sciences) that are acclerating now, enormous in impact, and almost entirely ungoverned nationally and internationally.  We have an 18-month mandate beginning August 2003, to conduct the Centre-wide review (see "Upcoming Activities").  By June 2005 (or earlier), our recommendations to the Centre will be synthesized and complete and presented to the Board of Governors. 

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