A discussion paper entitled "To reach the poor - Results from the ISNAR-IFPRI Next Harvest study on genetically modified crops, public research, and policy implications" by A. Atanassov and co-authors has just been published by the International Food Policy Research Institute, one of the 15 research centres supported by the CGIAR. The paper summarises information on GM crop research (209 transformation events) conducted by 76 public research institutes in 16 developing countries and transition economies. This is number 116 of the EPTD (Environment and Production Technology Division) Discussion Papers, which contain preliminary material and research results, and are circulated prior to a full peer review in order to stimulate discussion and critical comment. It is expected that most Discussion Papers will eventually be published in some other form, and that their content may also be revised. See http://www.ifpri.org/divs/eptd/dp/eptdp116.htm or contact [email protected] for more information.

01/04/2004