Briefs
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Knowledge management : the forgotten pillar of agricultural development in the MENA region [Arabic version]
Published date
2013
This policy brief highlights developments in global negotiations on the conservation, development and use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, and the realization of farmers' rights.
Background: Currently, health development efforts are
focused on achieving the MDG targets through several priority
programs such as health insurance expansion; equitable
The National Biological Diversity Act (NBDA, 2002) and amendments to it are highlighted in this discussion. The article draws on Indian legislation to examine the policy environment which has implications for DNA barcoding in India.