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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Opinions and Analysis
New South African minister will put science centre stage
South Africa's new science minister will help boost science for development, says an editorial in the South African Journal of Science.
11 June 2009
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Source: South African Journal of Science
Africa Analysis: Where next for Malagasy science?
As Madagascar's political unrest continues, Linda Nordling asks what long-term effects it will have on the island's scientists.
Policy Briefs
Working with foreign universities to build capacity
Sending students abroad and inviting in foreign institutions are both effective methods for boosting developing world higher education.
11 March 2009
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Source: OECD
News and Features
Morocco to boost investment in science
Morocco is investing more in science with plans to make universities financially independent and upgrade the scientific infrastructure.
Financial crisis hits Pakistani science
Several science initiatives in Pakistan, such as the National Commission on Biotechnology, have been hit by the global financial crisis.
28 May 2009
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Botswana begins building new S&T university
21 May 2009
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Information Services
Spotting empty promises
Tips on how to delve behind the gloss of grand science policy statements from Linda Nordling
Q&A: Tadataka Yamada
The executive director of the Gates Foundation talks unorthodox science and crazy ideas
