Book contents
- Genetically Modified Organisms in Developing CountriesRisk Analysis and Governance
- Genetically Modified Organisms in Developing Countries
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- 1 Introduction
- Part I Risk Analysis Methodology and Decision-Making
- Part II Diversification of Expertise
- 8 Regulation of GMOs in Developing Countries: Why Socio-Economic Considerations Matter for Decision-Making
- 9 Food Safety Assessment of Genetically Modified Crops in Developing Countries: The Experience in Africa
- 10 Being Scientific about Socio-Economics in GMO Decision-Making in Developing Countries
- 11 The Sharing of Information in Risk Assessment: How National Authorities Cooperate
- 12 Should GM Rice with Nutrition Benefits Be Deployed? Findings from Biotech and Socio-Economic Research
- Part III Risk-Analysis-Based Regulatory Systems
- Part IV Case Studies from Developing Countries
- Index
- References
8 - Regulation of GMOs in Developing Countries: Why Socio-Economic Considerations Matter for Decision-Making
from Part II - Diversification of Expertise
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 July 2017
Book contents
- Genetically Modified Organisms in Developing CountriesRisk Analysis and Governance
- Genetically Modified Organisms in Developing Countries
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- 1 Introduction
- Part I Risk Analysis Methodology and Decision-Making
- Part II Diversification of Expertise
- 8 Regulation of GMOs in Developing Countries: Why Socio-Economic Considerations Matter for Decision-Making
- 9 Food Safety Assessment of Genetically Modified Crops in Developing Countries: The Experience in Africa
- 10 Being Scientific about Socio-Economics in GMO Decision-Making in Developing Countries
- 11 The Sharing of Information in Risk Assessment: How National Authorities Cooperate
- 12 Should GM Rice with Nutrition Benefits Be Deployed? Findings from Biotech and Socio-Economic Research
- Part III Risk-Analysis-Based Regulatory Systems
- Part IV Case Studies from Developing Countries
- Index
- References
Summary
Inclusion of socio-economic considerations (SEC) in biosafety decision-making remains a contentious issue. After more than a decade there is still no clarity or agreement on the matter. This chapter highlights under what conditions and for what purpose a socio-economic study may be a good idea when considering commercial release of a GM commodity and describes the challenges and limitations. We illustrate with some real life examples of why socio-economic impact assessments may be necessary and important - not as technology or trade barriers but to facilitate responsible adoption and sustainable use. Inclusion of SEC into biosafety decision-making can have positive and negative impacts, partially depending on how inclusion is implemented . In some situations inclusion is a policy decision seeking to address market imperfections and to address a weak institutional and regulatory setting, especially in developing countries. If policy makers make the decision to include SEC, they need to carefully examine the options for potential inclusion. These discussions will require appropriate choices to ensure a functional biosafety system to avoid SEC becoming an insurmountable hurdle in biosafety decision-making
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