September 1999

 

International Conference on

BIOTECHNOLOGY IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

 

2-3 September 1999

 

Center for International Development

Harvard University

 

 

The Center for International Development at Harvard University is organizing an International Conference on Biotechnology in the Global Economy on 3-4 September 1999. The conference will address the implications of biotechnology for: (a) international trade; (b) intellectual property rights; (c) biodiversity prospecting; (d) developing countries; (e) human and environmental safety; and (f) social values. Emphasis will be placed on the relationships between biotechnology and institutional change around the world. It will build on the premise that maximizing the benefits of biotechnology and minimizing its risks will require adjustments in existing institutions (defined to include organizations, laws, regulations, administrative practices and social routines that are a large part of our cultural heritage).

 

The conference will bring together researchers, entrepreneurs, political leaders, policy makers, practitioners and civil society. It will foster dialogue between these groups through roundtable sessions on specific themes. Discussions will use case studies to promote the sharing of experiences and information. The outcomes of these discussions will be used formulate research agendas, guide further policy discussions and contribute to the shaping of training and educational material on biotechnology and public policy.

 

For more information, please contact: Calestous_Juma@Harvard.Edu 1 617 496-0433

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