Agricultural Research Policy in an Era of Privatization
Author: Derek Byerlee
Publisher: Cabi
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 300
ISBN-13: 9780851996004
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRecent decades have witnessed a dramatic shift from public to private sector agricultural research in many developed countries. Developments in plant breeding and biotechnology, for example, have created profitable opportunities for private investment. However, new issues, such as intellectual property rights, have arisen as a consequence. This book assesses the implications of these changes. There is also discussion of public-private partnerships. Case studies from a range of countries or regions, including Africa, Australia, China, Latin America and the Netherlands, are presented to illustrate the range of challenges.