SOCIO-ECONOMIC, ETHICAL AND CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR COMMERCIAL PROPAGATION

I. BASIC INFORMATION

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II. SEC CONSIDERATIONS

QUESTIONS
(Please provide references used for each questions)
A. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ISSUES
Commodity Trend
1. How significant is the crop in terms of production, consumption and trade? Provide supply and demand data for the last five years.
2. Will the GM product change drastically the current patterns of production, consumption/utilization (as food, feed, fiber, fuel), and trade (domestic and international)? Provide trend of importation for the last five years, if available.
2. Productivity (yield, shelf life, quality, recovery)
a. Does the GM product exhibit increase/decrease in productivity?
b. Does the GM product require changes in farm management to attain higher productivity? If yes, how?
c. Aside from the GM seed as a production input, are there other complementary inputs necessary to ensure expected productivity?
3. Cost Efficiency
a. Does the GM product affect the cost of production due to changes in input utilization such as herbicide, fertilizer, seeds and other pesticides? If so, by how much?
b. How much is theestimated/projectedrelative cost of the GM seed compared to its conventional counterpart? (percentage is acceptable)
c. Are there improvements in overall resource (inputs) use efficiency with the introduction of the GM product? If so, by how much?*
*use Cost and Returns table
4. Profitability
a. Does the GM product improve the profitability of farms compared to conventional products?
5. Competitiveness and Market
a. Will the competitiveness of small scale farmers be affected by the introduction of GM seeds? If yes, how?
B. SOCIAL ISSUES
1. Choice
a. Will farmers be required to use complementary inputs/practices? Elaborate.
b. Will farmers face contractual obligations or license cost? Elaborate.
2. Cultural Aspect
a.Will the introduction of the GM product affect the traditional production techniques and/or traditional varieties? If yes, how?
3. Social Cohesion
a. Will the introduction of GM affect the social structure (Local Community and Indigenous Peoples [LCIPs]), especially in the rural areas? If yes, how?
b. Will the adoption of GM affect the relationship between the GM and non-GM users in the community? Explain.
c.Will the introduction of GM product affect farmers' social participation in community activities? Kindly elaborate.
4. Minority’s Right
a. Will the introduction of GM product affect the LCIPs in terms of food availability, accessibility of alternatives, preservation of cultural heritage, and other social changes? Explain.

After a thorough and scientific review and evaluation of the documents provided by ______(technology developer) relevant to ______(transformation event).

/ I recommend for the approval and issuance of biosafety permit of the said GM product
Need additional information to address the following:
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/ I do not recommend for approval and issuance of biosafety permit due to Socio-economic, ethical and cultural impact concerns of the said GM product

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