Law, Development and Innovation

This book deals with one strand of the intense debate concerning the links between law and development, namely the coordination of innovation processes and legal change. It analyzes how innovation, and ultimately development, can be fostered or hindered by existing or new legal infrastructures.

The book includes eleven original contributions from senior and junior scholars and is divided into two parts, the first focusing on theoretical frameworks and the second presenting several case studies on various institutional aspects. A particular strength of this part is its broad geographical coverage, which encompasses the legal frameworks in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

The contributions collected in this book will be of value to a broad readership. Academic scholars will find useful information on lessons learned from reforms implemented in different areas and come to better understand the methodological hurdles involved in reform assessment. Policymakers in national and international organizations can draw on these studies when designing new programs. Lastly, practitioners in developed and developing countries can use these contributions to promote the success of current or new initiatives.

Contenu

1 Introduction: Exploring Linkages. Giuseppe Bellantuono and Fabiano Teodoro de Rezende Lara.- 2 Cognitive Techniques of Legal Innovation. Giovanni Pascuzzi.- 3 Is Competition Policy Useful for Developing Countries ? An Empirical Analysis. Roberto Pardolesi and Danilo Samà.- 4 Enforcement Deflection and Innovation. Hugo Acciarri.- 5 The Legal Protection of Software in Japan An Original Model ? Giorgio Fabio Colombo and Matteo Dragoni.- 6 Genetically Modified Seeds, Intellectual Property Protection and the Role of Law in Transnational Perspective. Massimiliano Granieri.- 7 Open Bioinformation in the Life Sciences as a Gatekeeper for Innovation and Development. Roberto Caso and Rossana Ducato.- 8 University Knowledge Transfer: From Fundamental Rights to Open Access within International Law. Valentina Moscon.- 9 Innovation in Business Practices of Female Microentrepreneurs in Benin, Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire. Isabelle Deschamps.