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Getting to ‘Yes’: Governing Genetically Modified Crops in Uganda
Author(s) -
Schnurr Matthew A.,
Gore Christopher
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of international development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.533
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1099-1328
pISSN - 0954-1748
DOI - 10.1002/jid.3027
Subject(s) - genetically modified organism , legislature , genetically modified crops , organism , genetically engineered , political science , microbiology and biotechnology , business , biology , transgene , gene , genetics , law
Abstract This paper critically examines the evolution of the regulatory regime to review and manage the potential social, environmental and health risks associated with the introduction of genetically modified organisms in Uganda. It reveals how and why institutions responsible for governing genetically modified crops have evolved over time and the implications of this progression. The paper investigates the inter‐relationships that connect the various elements of genetically modified organism regulation, arguing that current policy and legislative efforts are the results of the early establishment of institutions and processes tailored towards the eventual endorsement of these technologies. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.