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Science & Innovation Policy: Knowledge economy

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Developing countries' increasing efforts to become knowledge economies reflects a growing appreciation of knowledge as a source of competitiveness and of science innovation as critical to creating knowledge.

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Opinions and Analysis

The real 'two cultures' divide

An influential lecture on the cultural significance of science remains as relevant today as when it was delivered 50 years ago.

21 May 2009 | EN | ES | 中文

Users can drive creative innovation for the poor

Open innovation has potential to revitalise the development sector, providing new sources of creative knowledge and resources, says Tara Acharya.

26 March 2009 | EN | 中文

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 | EN
Source: IFPRI


News and Features

Thinking big — and expensive — in the Saudi desert

Money is no object at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology — but will sumptuous surroundings promote research?

23 October 2009 | EN
Source: Science

Colombia's vice-president leads innovation drive

Colombia's vice-president has given new impetus to the country's innovation system — a move well received by the scientific community.

31 July 2009 | EN | ES