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Professor Calestous Juma, Director of the Science, Technology, and Globalization Project, posts commentary on his Belfer Center blog — Innovation in Africa. His latest posting, "Weathering the Storm," is on how climate change is affecting Africa and how this is an opportunity for Africa to lead the way in adopting low-carbon growth strategies.

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Calestous Juma

Calestous Juma is Professor of the Practice of International Development and Director of the Science, Technology, and Globalization Project. He holds a Ph.D. in science and technology policy studies and has written widely on science, technology, and the environment.

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Freedom to Innovate: Biotechnology in Africa's Development

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The Gene Revolution: GM Crops and Unequal Development

This is the first book to bridge the gap between the "naysayers" and "cheerleaders", and to provide a penetrating examination of the realities, complexities, benefits and pitfalls of GM adoption in developing countries that are desperately fighting poverty while trying to stay afloat in the hyper-competitive global economy.

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