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Science & Innovation Policy: Science policy

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A growing number of developing countries are recognising that the way in which governments justify, manage and prioritise scientific research and development affects social development and economic growth.

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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.

24 November 2008 | EN | FR

More support needed for dryland farmers

7 November 2008 | EN | ??
Source: Business Daily Africa

China must use science and technology for development

3 November 2008 | EN | ??
Source: Science

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News and Features

Yvo De Boer Q&A: Clean technologies with Yvo de Boer

Yvo de Boer, the UN climate chief, speaks to SciDev.Net about getting clean technology into the developing world.

1 December 2008 | EN

Yvo De Boer 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 | EN

Mexican S&T budget set for 24 per cent increase

24 November 2008 | ES
Source: Crónica, Jornada, Correo de Guanajuato

Uruguay: US$ 34 million for innovation technology

22 November 2008 | ES

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Africa: Federal or regional science policy?

As African science ministers prepare to meet, Linda Nordling discusses prospects for continental programmes.