Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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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.
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Preventing Buruli ulcer
Pressure on Africa 's agro-ecosystems could mean a higher risk of Buruli ulcer. We need to understand how the disease spreads, says agro-eco-health specialist Rousseau Djouaka.
News
Research coalition to boost Internet access in rural Africa
A scheme to improve rural Zambia's communication infrastructure is just one project on the Global Research Alliance's agenda.
16 May 2012
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Africa may struggle to extract groundwater, experts say
Africa's newly revealed groundwater may not be easy to tap into because of political and technical challenges, experts warn.
15 May 2012
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Science academies urge action on environmental issues
14 May 2012
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UN appoints high-level development advisory panel
11 May 2012
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Editorial
Technical creativity needs nurturing at the grassroots
Efforts to promote sustainable development must tap into technologies developed locally, driven by community needs and priorities.
Opinions
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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Rio+20 must push past politics with achievable targets
Next month's meeting in Brazil needs send the right signals to encourage progress on sustainability, says ODI's Claire Melamed.
15 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.
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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