Putting science
at the heart of development
Developing scientific skills and infrastructure is the first step towards improving a country's ability to use science and technology to promote sustainable development.
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Opinions and Analysis
Africa Analysis: Continent must back TB research drive
International bodies are offering true research opportunities, but African funding is needed to prepare the ground, writes Linda Nordling.
It's not too soon for plans to monitor new development goals
The next set of development goals should be underpinned by plans to measure progress and results — and to boost data infrastructures.
Islam Analysis: Islamic enterprise initiatives at risk of underperforming
18 January 2013
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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)
Improving early childhood nutrition
Nutritional interventions can improve health, save lives and boost economic growth but only if implemented before the age of two.
20 January 2010
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Source: International Food Policy Research Institute
News and Features
Science and NGO practice: Facts and figures
What does science have to do with NGO practice? Anita Makri explores where they overlap and what stands in the way of fruitful collaboration.
22 May 2013
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India lacks political will for science communication
Budgetary constraints and political apathy have resulted in poor science communication in India, says Archita Bhatta.
21 May 2013
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China-Africa joint medical research to deepen
7 May 2013
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Practical Guides
Navigating science PR in African institutions
Guidance on how science media officers can put African science on the map with balanced and effective reporting.
23 December 2011
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Source: Wellcome Trust
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