Bottom-up ways to deliver electricity
By Webmaster, 7 September 2010
Local, bottom-up elecricity systems may be more sustainable and produce fewer carbon emissions than centralised schemes especially in under-served areas in developing countries
Just Published: Is Agricultural Biotechnology Part of Sustainable Agriculture?
By Webmaster, 16 July 2010
Most countries claim to be committed to sustainable agriculture. Yet, the meaning of the term ‘sustainable agriculture’ is largely shaped by influential stakeholders in the public debate and their respective agendas.
Developing GM Cassava in Sub-Saharan Africa
By Webmaster, 2 June 2010
This article summarizes the implications of the factors affecting the development and dissemination of GM cassava in SSA countries.
A searchable library for products of biotechnology
By Webmaster, 5 May 2010
AGBIOS is dedicated to providing public policy, regulatory, and risk assessment expertise for products of biotechnology
Dubious European AgBiotech Regulations
By Webmaster, 22 March 2010
Going to ridiculous lengths—European
coexistence regulations for GM crops
Green Shoots: Agribusiness in India
By Webmaster, 22 March 2010
As incomes in India rise, tastes are changing. Staples are receding in importance. In 1983 food grains accounted for 32% of India’s agricultural output; 15 years later they accounted for less than a quarter, according to Ashok Gulati of the International Food Policy Research Institute. But food grains still occupy nearly 64% of India’s farmland and an even higher fraction of government concern and energy. “In India, cereals are being increasingly overtaken by fruits, (...)
An unconventional glut: Natural Gas changes the rules of game
By Webmaster, 22 March 2010
Newly economic, widely distributed sources are shifting the balance of power in the world’s gas markets
Africa at a glance: Leading countries in use of ICTs
11 December 2004
Which country in Africa has the highest concentration of televisions (TV), radios or Internet? It may come as a surprise but Ghana ranks first in use of radios, Sudan in the ownership of TV, Seychelles in fixed phones (mainlines) and mobile phones and Mauritius in concentration of Internet users.
About 70% of the population of Ghana own radios. Seychelles, Gabon and Malawi come in as distant second, third and fourth with about 50% of the population owning a radio. About 15 countries in (...)
About 70% of the population of Ghana own radios. Seychelles, Gabon and Malawi come in as distant second, third and fourth with about 50% of the population owning a radio. About 15 countries in (...)
