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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Acquiring foreign technologies through technology transfer can help developing countries progress both economically and socially. But, for real gains, it must be complemented by domestic technological efforts.
Opinions and Analysis
Rwanda looks to S&T to speed development
Science and technology minister Professor Romain Murenzi says science and technology will be at the heart of Rwanda's development strategies.
11 June 2009
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Cooperation not compulsion on clean technology transfer
Compulsory licensing of clean technologies will only be needed if developed countries duck UNFCCC obligations, says Dalindyebo Shabalala.
Policy Briefs
Fostering technological capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa
Manufacturers in sub-Saharan Africa need policy support at all levels if their technological capabilities are to catch up with other developing countries. Carlo Pietrobelli looks at problems and solutions.
1 November 2006
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News and Features
Report highlights 'patchy' oversight for adaptation tech
Adaptation technologies are losing out in the climate change negotiations because they lack a single champion, say agencies.
Climate change may be century's greatest health threat
Poor countries need to improve their surveillance and research capacity to reduce the damage climate change will do to health, says a report.
Islamic countries establish tech-sharing forum
23 April 2009
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'Ambitious' Qatar launches major science park
31 March 2009
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