Abstract

Reference: Serageldin, I and Persley, G.J. 2003
Title: Biotechnology and Sustainable Development: Voices of the South and North.
Authors: Serageldin, I. and Persley, G.J. (eds)
Publisher: CAB International, Wallingford, UK
Publication details: 2003. 304p. CABI Biotechnology in Agriculture Series, No. 26

Dramatic improvements in health and livelihoods could accrue to the people of the South through the application of new technologies, if they are selected wisely and used well. The Conference held at the newly established Bibliotheca Alexandrina in March 2002 sought to give a strong voice to scientists and other specialists from the South as to how they viewed new developments in the life sciences, and the ethical and scientific issues associated with their use. It was for this reason that Egypt, through the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina, invited leading thinkers from the developing and industrial countries to debate the scientific, ethical, and safety issues associated with the use of the new life sciences in human health, agriculture and the environment.  

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