The purpose of this paper is twofold. First, an inventory is made of biotechnology data collection in India. This will include an assessment of how the need for biotechnology related statistics is being addressed, mainly in terms of patent data, commercialisation of genetically modified...

In recent past geographical indication (GI) has emerged as one of the important instruments of intellectual property protection. The TRIPs committee should work towards clearing the confusion about interpretation of the Doha Declaration. While some countries, including Bulgaria, the EU and...

In this comprehensive reference work, Kevin Gallagher has compiled a fresh and broad-ranging collection of expert voices commenting on the interdisciplinary field of trade and the environment. For over two decades policymakers and scholars have been struggling to understand the relationship...

The purpose of this paper is twofold. First, an inventory is made of biotechnology data collection in India. This will include an assessment of how the need for biotechnology related statistics is being addressed, mainly in terms of patent data, commercialisation of genetically modified...

Introduction -- PART A: Country Case Studies -- 1. India – Prof S K Mohanty and Dr Sabyasachi Saha -- 2. Nepal – Dr Dilli Raj Khanal -- 3. Bangladesh – Dr Khondakar Moazzem -- 4. Pakistan – Dr Abid Suleri -- 5. Sri Lanka – Dr Saman Kelegama and Mr Vishvanathan Subramaniam -- PART B:...

India is home to a dynamic and vibrant community of civil society organisations (CSOs). Indian CSOs are often innovating to bridge development gaps and cater to the needs of marginalised and vulnerable groups. Historically, India is a pioneer of triangular co‑operation with first projects...

This open access handbook analyses the role of development cooperation in achieving the 2030 Agenda in a global context of ‘contested cooperation’. Development actors, including governments providing aid or South-South Cooperation, developing countries, and non-governmental actors (civil...

Sustainable Agriculture & Livelihood Challenges -- Knowledge Capital and New Economy -- Health: Access, Prevention and Wellness -- Integrated Development and Sustainable Cities -- Blue Economy as a Growth Driver -- Entrepreneurship and Gender Equality -- Infrastructure Development and Reducing...

Section I: Introduction -- Chapter 1. Cartagena Protocol, Socio-Economic Assessment and Literature Review of Socuio-Economic Assessment (SEA) Studies in India -- Chapter 2. International Experience in Socio-Economic Assessment -- Chapter 3. Cost-Benefit Analysis. Chapter 4. Sociological Aspects...