Putting science
at the heart of development
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Raising humanitarian aid effectiveness
Complementary projects aim to improve humanitarian work by producing common standards and a certification scheme.
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Follow the digital trail
It doesn't take advanced methods to make the most of existing call-data records, say Paul van der Boor and Amy Wesolowski.
See also: Policymakers need accurate data
News
Common aid standards and certification stir debate
A drive to create a common set of standards and a certification scheme for humanitarian organisations has received a mixed welcome.
18 June 2013
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Arabian Sea at high risk of quakes and tsunamis
The Arabian Sea may have a much higher risk of a major earthquake and tsunami than thought, say researchers.
17 June 2013
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Developing world bucks decline in green energy funding
14 June 2013
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Voice tech helps Africa get online
14 June 2013
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Features
Q&A: Jeffrey Sachs on the world's post-MDG future
The UN special advisor and director of a key science network tells SciDev.Net what the road to 2015 will look like.
12 June 2013
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Q&A: Mitrasen Bhikajee on ocean science in island states
7 June 2013
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Editorial
Post-2015 planning offers compelling messages for scientists
A UN panel's report indicates an unfamiliarity with scientists, but a London meeting has suggested various ways to develop collaboration.
Opinions
Mobile phone data are a treasure-trove for development
Existing call-data records can be analysed to improve decision-making, say Paul van der Boor and Amy Wesolowski.
18 June 2013
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Focus on Disability: Policymakers need accurate data
Data gaps on disability need to be filled if future development goals are to be robustly monitored, says Sue Coe.
12 June 2013
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It is vital to reinvigorate organic farming research
11 June 2013
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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.
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