Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Decision time
Next month's meeting on sustainable development in Rio must focus on a game-plan setting out practical ways to bring about and evaluate change, argues Nick Perkins.
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Are Arab nations falling behind?
Building a knowledge economy in the Islamic World requires more than fads and symbolism, argues Athar Osama.
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Innovative agriculture
Farming projects have most impact when access to research services is ongoing — funding models must recognise this, say agricultural innovation specialists.
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Innovation at the grassroots
SciDev.Net puts the Spotlight on ingenious technologies that lie below the radar of conventional innovation systems, and asks how local communities can be helped to unlock their creative potential.
News
Splits remain over draft Rio+20 conclusions
The latest version of the Rio+20 draft outcome document will be published next week, amidst continued disagreements on many issues.
18 May 2012
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Global body seeks unified approach to assessing science
A Global Research Council, announced this week, has agreed on six principles for reviewing research grant applications.
Business leaders join forces to meet global health goals
17 May 2012
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Editorial
Rio+20 must address the process of change, not just its content
The launch of a discussion website about the Rio+20 agenda raises questions about effective management for a successful outcome
18 May 2012 | EN
Opinions
Islam Analysis: knowledge economies remain elusive
Building a knowledge society in the Islamic World requires structural change — not fads and symbolism, argues Athar Osama.
18 May 2012
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How research for agricultural innovation works best
Farming projects must be able to access research at any point along the innovation trajectory, say Rasheed Sulaiman V. and colleagues.
16 May 2012
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Africa's hidden scourge needs an integrated approach
11 May 2012
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Topic Gateways
Agriculture & Environment
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
Climate Change & Energy
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.
Health
Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.
New
Technologies
New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
Science &
Innovation Policy
Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
Science
Communication
Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.
International Day for Biological Diversity 2012
This year's theme is marine biodiversity. Read up on development science in fisheries and biodiversity
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2012
This year's theme is 'Women and girls in ICT'. Read up on how we can bridge the digital and gender divides
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