International Trade and Exotic Pests: The Risks for Biodiversity and African Economies

Trade is important for economic development and growth; however, it is also the principal means of introducing invasive pests and disease vectors that can cause environmental damage and economic losses and pose a serious risk to biodiversity. Invasive pests and trade have created a two-way linkage,...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Outlook on agriculture 2011-03, Vol.40 (1), p.59-70
Hauptverfasser:	Youm, Ousmane, Vayssières, Jean-François, Togola, Abou, Robertson, Shawn P., Nwilene, Francis E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Africa African studies Biodiversity Economic development Environmental policy International trade Invasions Pest control Risk Trade barriers
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