The Use of GM Crops in Developing Countries
Terms of reference
1 To examine recent, current and prospective developments in the use of genetically modified
crops in developing countries, in particular:
i) to review recent progress of research in the use of genetically modified crops in
developing countries
ii) to identify current and possible applications of genetically modified crops that would be
of particular benefit to developing countries;
2 to re-examine and assess arguments set forth for and against the use of GM genetically
modified crops in developing countries;
3 to assess the consequences of a moratorium on the use of genetically modified crops in
developing countries;
4 to produce a short publication.