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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Governance concerns a country's capacity to implement public policies and help coordinate the private sector. Effective governance is essential to developing sustainable science and technology policy.
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Opinions and Analysis
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
Africa Analysis: Federal or regional science policy?
Last year's row between two pan-African policy bodies is feeding a split between regional and federal approaches to science, says Linda Nordling.
Policy Briefs
How governments can boost business R&D
An outline of the financial and non-financial instruments that developing country governments can use to boost technology-generating efforts in production enterprises.
Building science, technology and innovation policies
How can developing countries construct national science, technology and innovation policies to enhance their development? This policy brief provides a guide to the issues involved.
1 May 2005
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News and Features
UN climate chief calls for green technology 'revolution'
Incremental changes do not work when it comes to sustainable technologies, says UN climate chief Yvo de Boer.
28 November 2008
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Safe water and sanitation 'key' to reducing poverty
A UN University report says safe water supplies and sanitation are the most important factors in addressing poverty and health problems.
Pakistan's science reformer steps down
20 October 2008
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