A survey of recent studies and projects to bridge the nanotechnology regulatory gap in the developing world.
The authors argue that the developing world has more to lose from a moratorium on nanotechnology then they have to gain. They survey the potential benefits to the developing world from nanotechnology research and call for "a new international network to assess emerging technologies for development, identify the potential risks and benefits of nanotechnology incorporating developed and developing world perspectives".
The author looks at how the growing use of robots in the workforce and in the military will affect the developing world.
Decision makers in developing countries need more information about the potential impact of nanotechnology on their economies and livelihoods.
Scientific breakthroughs in nanotechnology last year heralded potential benefits for developing countries but experts urge that research be managed in a socially responsible manner.