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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
UN climate chief on a technology transfer 'revolution'
As climate talks begin, UN climate chief Yvo de Boer talks about new ways of getting green technology into the developing world. You can also read selected news from the Poznan conference
News
AU takes 'controversial' lead in African S&T programmes
A move by the African Union to coordinate science and technology in the region signals "grudging cooperation" between two key bodies.
3 December 2008
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Indonesia eyes regional role with tsunami warning system
Indonesia's plans to become the regional tsunami warning centre have taken a step forward with the launch of its own warning system.
3 December 2008
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Argentina signs yet more science cooperation agreements
2 December 2008
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Features
Argentina: S&T back on the development agenda
Following 40 years of persecution and governmental indifference, science and scientists are back on the Argentinian agenda.
2 December 2008
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Source: Nature
Q&A: Clean technologies with Yvo de Boer
1 December 2008
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Editorial
Academies have no-one to fear but themselves
Science academies in the developing world must engage with the real world if they want to influence policy.
28 November 2008 | EN
Opinions
Scientists must help realise human rights
Scientists can do more to ensure governments uphold human rights, say Leonard Rubenstein and Mona Younis.
3 December 2008
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Source: Science
African Union support crucial for agricultural progress
African nations must not only bring industry and activists to the table, but also follow up on their report, says an editorial in Nature.
1 December 2008
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Source: Nature
Mobile phones can help manage diseases
1 December 2008
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Source: The Lancet Infectious Diseases
Vietnam is improving science communication
27 November 2008
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Topic Gateways
Agriculture & Environment
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
Climate Change & Energy
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.
Health
Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.
New
Technologies
New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
Science &
Innovation Policy
Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
Science
Communication
Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.
Information Services
Where have all the millions gone?
Bankruptcy threatens an indigenous sickle cell treatment in Nigeria
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