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Innovation, Knowledge and Intellectual Property: the Risks of WTO Regulations
15/01
2005
2005
Intellectual property is the cornerstone of the modern knowledge economy. Digital information resources, from software to ideas and other creative works, databases, etc… are notoriously characterised by massive fixed costs ... Innovation, Knowledge and Intellectual Property: the Risks of WTO Regulations
Bio- & Nano-Technology: who should decide and who will pay?
12/11
2004
2004
The convergence of biology, computing and robotics is the kernel of the recent progresses that applications from biotechnology to nanotechnology have produced in relation to their perceived opportunities, risks and ... Bio- & Nano-Technology: who should decide and who will pay?
An Alternative E-Governance Plan For The Nation (by Satish Jha, India [*])
10/09
2004
2004
— Overview — A few years ago the Government of India took an important decision instructing all its arms to invest three per cent of their budget in building information ... An Alternative E-Governance Plan For The Nation (by Satish Jha, India [*])
Conceptualising Governance: A theoretical and practical agenda
09/09
2004
2004
The context we refer to for the term governance is necessarily global. Governance is generally understood as a broad process affecting the collective decision-making roles and procedures, management and authority ... Conceptualising Governance: A theoretical and practical agenda
Conceptualising Risk: A theoretical and practical agenda
29/06
2004
2004
To my concern, this Blog has been on-line for nearly one year without none of the readers signaling a very important element: what is this all about? Similarly to the ... Conceptualising Risk: A theoretical and practical agenda
Conceptualising Innovation: A theoretical and practical agenda
24/05
2004
2004
To my concern, this Blog has been on-line for nearly one year with no one signalling a very important element: what is this all about? Similarly to the report on ... Conceptualising Innovation: A theoretical and practical agenda
On the Governance of International Business Standards, a letter by Sunil Bedi
13/04
2004
2004
I have been concerned about governance of international business standards. Here are my thoughts: The article raised issues that will become increasingly significant in defining international commerce and related exchanges. ... On the Governance of International Business Standards, a letter by Sunil Bedi
Modern Biotechnology in LDCs: governing innovation in India’s agricultural markets – Part 6: Conclusions and suggestions
07/04
2004
2004
In conclusion, the introduction of modern biotechnology might not increase food production, but has the potential to reduce the impact of production methods associated with the (not so) Green Revolution ... Modern Biotechnology in LDCs: governing innovation in India’s agricultural markets – Part 6: Conclusions and suggestions
Modern Biotechnology in LDCs: governing innovation in India’s agricultural markets – Part 5: Policy Implications
06/04
2004
2004
As a member of WTO, India has opted for a sui generis intellectual property legislation stated in The Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers Act of 2001. According to this ... Modern Biotechnology in LDCs: governing innovation in India’s agricultural markets – Part 5: Policy Implications
Modern Biotechnology in LDCs: governing innovation in India’s agricultural markets – Part 4: Analysis of global governance and local institutions: the relevance of appropriability
05/04
2004
2004
In India, not many firms inbred lines themselves except for the foreign suppliers. In turn, this raises a number of issues and affects the availability of crop variety to farmers ... Modern Biotechnology in LDCs: governing innovation in India’s agricultural markets – Part 4: Analysis of global governance and local institutions: the relevance of appropriability
Modern Biotechnology in LDCs: governing innovation in India’s agricultural markets – Part 3:The international dimension and its interdependencies with the local context
04/04
2004
2004
Innovations and new plant varieties are of great importance to increase farmers’ income and promote wealth creation in general, unfortunately purchasing new inputs or labor is often a drawback that ... Modern Biotechnology in LDCs: governing innovation in India’s agricultural markets – Part 3:The international dimension and its interdependencies with the local context
Modern Biotechnology in LDCs: governing innovation in India’s agricultural markets – Part 2: The reality of India – poison can be sweet too!
03/04
2004
2004
Cruising around the mustard fields of Rajastan, discovering the enchanted rice fields of Karnataka or finding your way through the jungle in the hilly north west part of Tamil Nadu ... Modern Biotechnology in LDCs: governing innovation in India’s agricultural markets – Part 2: The reality of India – poison can be sweet too!