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The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Last updated on 11 September 2008

Research and impact: genebanks & databases

The collections held by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) genebanks are among the largest in the world and arguably the most important for the livelihoods of the poor and global food security. (CGIAR) More info >>

Genetically modified rice adoption: implications for welfare & poverty alleviation

This paper analyses the potential economic effects of adopting genetically modified (GM) types of innovation in Asia, including its impact on rice producers and other poor households. (Centre for International Economics: 2004) More info >>

Genetic modified foods: challenges to Thailand

This article discusses the need for Thailand to utilise new food production technologies of genetically modified foods (GMF) to stay competitive with emerging markets in China and Vietnam. (World Food Science) More info >>

Plant genetic resources in the Pacific

A report on the conservation, improvement and management of crop genetic resources the Pacific region, focussed on Papua New Guinea. (ACIAR) More info >>

Genetically modified organisms in crop production

This report examines how countries can establish effective programs for post-release monitoring of genetically modified crops. (FAO: 2005) More info >>

GM Crops: Myth or reality?

A study by the International Food Policy Institute on the potential of genetically modified crops to improve food production in the developing world. (Public Service Review: 2005) More info >>


 

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