abstract_textpCurrent emphasis in integrated pest management (IPM) is shifting to more biointensive tactics (biological control, host resistance, cultural management), relegating the use of pesticides to a last-effort tactic. This logical and appropriate shift away from a pesticide emphasis does not exclude pesticides from the multiple-techniques strategy necessary for a sustainable crop protection system. Intensified agriculture in many developing countries demands such a system. A solution to the recognized pesticide problems of expense, resurgence, and environmental hazards will involve multiple approaches that include the combined use of alternative tactics leading to the avoidance or reduction of pesticide use as well as a direct, frontal attack on the many problems associated with such use. The frontal attack will involve three broad, but essential areas: research, information transfer and training in pesticide safety, and pesticide legislation and regulations leading to an enlightened and enforceable pesticide policy at both national and international levels. This paper discusses existing national policies in developing countries as well as international regulations and policies impacting on national programs. Such policy is an essential component in pesticide management and should be developed in both a biologically rational manner as well as in a socioeconomically sound manner. There must be better coordination of the many organizations involved in pesticide registration, and indeed all aspects of pesticide management, for specific regions of the third world./p/abstract_text
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