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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
Opinions and Analysis
Africa Analysis: Who needs chief scientific advisors?
Should African governments be following the trend in appointing chief scientific advisors, asks Linda Nordling.
30 June 2009
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Venezuelan science in jeopardy
Venezuelan science is falling foul of the government's agenda warns Claudio Bifano, president of the country's science academy.
GM tree research blocked by impossible recommendations
18 June 2009
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Source: Nature Biotechnology
Policy Briefs
Innovation systems for agricultural development
An innovation systems approach to agricultural research can be better for sustainable development than a linear pipeline approach.
22 May 2009
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Source: IFPRI
Working with foreign universities to build capacity
Sending students abroad and inviting in foreign institutions are both effective methods for boosting developing world higher education.
11 March 2009
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Source: OECD
News and Features
Open access may be behind developing country research boom
The leaders of open access schemes have claimed partial credit for the dramatic rise in developing world research output.
3 July 2009
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African science 'won't be a G8 priority'
African science is unlikely to be prioritised at next month's G8 meeting but the fault also rests with African nations, say critics.
2 July 2009
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Source: Nature
Africa takes the lead in health research partnerships
2 July 2009
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Practical Guides
How to report on science policy
Announcements about changes in science policy don't always tell the full story. Linda Nordling shows how to report the facts behind the spin.
Information Services
Spotting empty promises
Tips on how to delve behind the gloss of grand science policy statements from Linda Nordling
Q&A: Tadataka Yamada
The executive director of the Gates Foundation talks unorthodox science and crazy ideas
