Conceptualising Governance: A theoretical and practical agenda

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

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

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

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

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

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 1: Introduction

Two popular assumptions justify the introduction of Genetically Modified (GM) seeds in agriculture. One is demographics, and especially the expectation that according to current rates of population growth in the ... Modern Biotechnology in LDCs: governing innovation in India’s agricultural markets – Part 1: Introduction

Novel ideas on development, rogue states and international law: Hilary Benn and Tony Blair explain the new doctrine

Hilary Benn, state secretary for international development after Claire Short, has recently made a remarkable address on the new development doctrine in a lecture which took place the 4th of ... Novel ideas on development, rogue states and international law: Hilary Benn and Tony Blair explain the new doctrine

International disputes over disaster responsibility: whose law is better?

There is currently an eminent absence of international governance standards on business across borders. International disputes arise everyday in countries where we do not have access to information and which ... International disputes over disaster responsibility: whose law is better?