Economics of Agricultural Biotechnology
- Keywords
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Genetically Modified Crops, Health, Nutrition, Value-Added Traits, DALYs, Micronutrients, Edible Vaccines, Food Quality
- Countries
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The Philippines, Bangladesh
- Summary
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Understanding the relevance of agricultural Biotechnologies in food, nutrition and health in developing countries.
- Methodology
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- Agricultural Economics
- Nutrition and Health Economics
- Microeconomics and Finance
- Development Economics
- Main Cooperation Partners
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- International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
- HarvestPlus
- International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI),
- Syngenta Foundation
- University of Freiburg
- Main Funding Partners
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Syngenta Foundation
- Publications
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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.
- Duration of the Project
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02/03 - 01/07
