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
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Science academies in the developing world must engage with the real world if they want to influence policy.
28 November 2008 | EN
The media can help in the global fight against disease, both as a watchdog for poor practices, and a champion for successful research.
Getting science into policymaking is challenging — but a recent workshop for African parliamentary researchers suggested new ways forward.
The World Wide Web's inventor wants to make websites more trustworthy. This should be done by encouraging good practice, not imposing strict rules.
26 September 2008 | EN
A new study confirms the valuable role of 'intermediary organisations' in bringing scientific and policy-making communities closer together.
The Myanmar cyclone and Chinese earthquake highlight the need for effective dissemination of information, both before and after a disaster.
The simple communication of key scientific information to the public needs to be improved if sustainable development is to be a realistic goal.
With the death of Arthur C. Clarke, science and rational thought have lost one of their leading promoters.
The success of a recent SciDev.Net meeting on science journalism in Bolivia reflects growing recognition for the field in Latin America.
Almost unnoticed, Nepal is developing simple and cheap technologies that make the best of local resources and don't damage the environment.
16 August 2007 | EN
China needs to put its faith in its people, regional government and media if it wants to achieve government transparency.
19 July 2007 | EN
Improving scientific literacy in developing countries' parliaments would boost sustainable development.
Building public support for genetically modified crops in sub-Saharan Africa means developing a homegrown solution to the region's own needs.
12 June 2007 | EN
The work of science journalists needs greater recognition as an essential precondition for transparent, responsive and accountable government.
The media must be involved in African preparations for a possible bird flu outbreak.
8 February 2007 | EN
If Africa is to build a sustainable science and technology infrastructure, it needs more than just enthusiastic promises from heads of state.
1 February 2007 | EN
Five years after its launch, SciDev.Net is proud of its achievements. But it is also aware of the challenges that lie ahead.
There is much to learn from Vietnamese approaches to reporting science and risk, says Son Kim Phan
Daily insights from the tenth public communication of science conference in Sweden