Economics of Agricultural Biotechnology

Keywords

Genetically Modified Crops, Health, Nutrition, Value-Added Traits, DALYs, Micronutrients, Edible Vaccines, Food Quality.

Countries

The Philippines, Bangladesh

Objectives

Understanding the relevance of agricultural Biotechnologies in:
food, nutrition and health in developing countries.

Methodology

- Agricultural Economics
- Nutrition and Health Economics
- Microeconomics and Finance
- Development Economics

Team Members

Roukayatou Zimmermann, Project leader

Partner Institutions / Funding Organizations

Funding Organization: Syngenta Foundation

Partner Institutions:
- International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
- HarvestPlus
- International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI),
- Syngenta Foundation
- University of Freiburg

Publications

Journal Articles:
- Roukayatou Zimmermann and Matin Qaim (2004). Potential Health Benefits of Golden Rice: A Philippine Case Study. Food Policy No.29, pp. 147-168.
- Roukayatou Zimmermann, Alexander Stein, und Matin Qaim (2004). Agrartechnologie zur Bekämpfung von Mikronährstoffmangel? Ein gesundheits-ökonomischer Bewertungsansatz. Agrarwirtschaft Jahrgang 53, Heft 2.
- Roukayatou Zimmermann and Matin Qaim (2002). Projecting the Benefits of Golden Rice in the Philippines. ZEF Discussion Papers on Development Policies No. 51, Center for Development Research, Bonn.
Book:
- Roukayatou Zimmermann (2004). Biotechnology and Value-added Traits in Food Crops: Relevance for Developing Countries and Economic Analysis. Peter Lang Verlag, Frankfurt.

Workshops / Conferences

Duration of the Project

02/03 - 01/07

Contact

Email to Dr. Roukayatou Zimmermann