Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
Opinions and Analysis
Free laptops alone cannot improve education in Pakistan
Handing out free laptops to schoolchildren is not enough to improve education in Pakistan, says Pervez Hoodbhoy.
18 May 2012
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Source: Express Tribune
Pakistan needs a new crop forecasting system
Pakistan urgently needs to refine its crop yield forecasting and estimation system to improve food production, says Ibrar ul Hassan Akhtar.
16 May 2012
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Policy Briefs
Measuring progress on technology for development
The Rio+20 Secretariat's analysis of S&T trends and achievements since the 1992 Earth Summit points to ways of accelerating progress.
16 March 2012
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Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
Building resilience to disasters
Technology and scientific research can help communities in the developing world build resilience to disasters.
29 February 2012
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Source: UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
News and Features
Innovation 'must consider water, energy and land jointly'
Technological innovation needs to consider the interdependency of water, energy and land resources, says a European report.
25 May 2012
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Southern Africa and Australasia to share SKA
South Africa and Australia will both host components of the world's most powerful radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array.
25 May 2012
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Egypt activates high speed data link for researchers
24 May 2012
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Students develop software to monitor unborn babies
23 May 2012
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Practical Guides
How scientists can reach out with social media
The world needs scientists to bring science to life. Jennifer Rohn with tips on how researchers can use social media to engage new audiences.
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