SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
The North-South gap in access to, and the capability to use, modern information technology — often referred to as the 'digital divide' — can be a major barrier to the development of low-income countries.
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Opinions and Analysis
ICT for development: hope or hype?
Athar Osama argues that despite big new initiatives, ICT's reputation as a major driver of development is so far undeserved.
9 November 2006
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We need a 'slow race' for science-based development
Melissa Leach and Ian Scoones argue that enhanced citizen engagement is essential in making technology work for the poor.
19 July 2006
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UN-GAID: just another acronym?
29 June 2006 | EN
Information summit's main success was idea sharing
22 November 2005
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Source: BBC Online
News and Features
Obama 'should double global health spending'
The US Institute of Medicine says global health — and health research — should become central to US foreign policy.
Network links researchers in Middle East and Europe
A new network aims to serve scientific research communities by enabling the Middle East to link directly with European research networks.
9 December 2008
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Africa's first communications satellite fails
17 November 2008
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Internet in schools 'benefits the poorest families'
26 October 2008
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