Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
Opinions and Analysis
Why we need Sustainable Development Goals
Rio+20 must launch SDGs to guide countries through complex development challenges, argues Colombian ministry official Paula Caballero Gómez.
Biomed Analysis: Time for rights-based women's health
We need to revive the rights-based agenda and realign research priorities for women's health, says Priya Shetty.
23 May 2012
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Scientists can play a key role in wetland diplomacy
23 May 2012
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Source: OurWorld 2.0
Policy Briefs
Classifying knowledge for policymaking
Organising research into different types of knowledge can promote decision-making based on evidence from a range of sources.
27 April 2012
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Source: Overseas Development Institute
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)
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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Chilean court of justice blocks dam in Patagonia
25 May 2012
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Source: ScienceInsider
Egypt activates high speed data link for researchers
24 May 2012
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Practical Guides
How to question numbers
Linda Nordling on how questioning numbers in policy statements gives journalists credibility and clout — and reveals new stories.
