SANDHYA TEWARI, Ph.D.

Sandhya Tewari is Deputy Director of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the foremost industry association in India. She heads the Biotechnology, Agriculture, and Pharmaceutical desk. Her work involves promotion of Indian industry in these sectors through close interaction with government on policy issues and creating awareness of new opportunities. Dr. Tewari began her career as a lecturer and researcher, and holds a Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Biology from University of Manitoba.

ABSTRACT
Making Technology Transfer Everyone's Business: Perspectives from an Emerging Economy

For the biotechnology revolution to succeed globally, the rift between "have's" and "have-nots" must not deepen. Mechanisms that encourage the sharing of technologies and improve capacity for forging enduring partnerships must be developed. This is possible with a willingness to experiment with innovative international partnering models, flexible IPR systems, and improved market access.