00687nam a2200109Ia 4500080001800000245013800018260003300156300001400189500002700203520033000230583001700560 a09.01.02 A188 aThe potential impacts of nano-scale technologies on commodity markets : the implications for commodity dependent developing countries bSouth CentreaGenevaCHc2005 aix, 58 p. aBibliography: p. 55-58 aExamines the potential impacts of nanotechnology on two sectors - agriculture and mining - in commodity dependent developing countries. Concludes with a number of specific policy recommendations to assist these countries confront the challenges and opportunites posed by rapidly emerging nano-scale science and technologies. c4/5/06kJOYD