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Science & Innovation Policy: Science networks

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Networks of scientists — and science journalists — are springing up across the developing world in an attempt to raise awareness and promote informed decision-making on key issues, from climate change to education.

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Opinions and Analysis

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.

24 November 2008 | EN | FR

Dead Sea Scientists can help bring peace to the Middle East

Michael Greene reviews the ways in which regional scientific cooperation could promote peace in the Middle East.

21 November 2008 | EN | ??
Source: Science

Cuba–US relations stifling science

20 October 2008 | EN | ES
Source: Science

Policy Briefs

Opportunities and challenges in South–South collaboration

South–South research collaboration can be a powerful strategy for boosting scientific capacity and achieving common goals. But it should not be embraced uncritically, says Athar Osama.

14 May 2008 | EN | ??


News and Features

SESAME, Al-Balqa Applied University Middle East's synchrotron runs short of funds

The Middle East's first synchrotron, which opened last month, still has to find US$19 million for its planned 2.5 GeV machine.

1 December 2008 | EN

International cooperation to boost Peruvian S&T

Peru has signed scientific cooperation agreements with Spain and El Salvador, and is planning joint projects with Ecuador.

20 November 2008 | ES