Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Science education holds key to prosperity in South Sudan
Elite education won't suit South Sudan — the young country needs more public universities and a focus on teaching S&T, says university vice chancellor John A. Akec.
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Rising sun
A research network hopes to build the African solar power sector through science, education and capacity building.
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Africa: get collaborating locally
Measures of 'collaboration distance' show that researchers in many developing regions are reducing their ties with the West — but not in Africa, says Linda Nordling.
News
UN 'needs greater integration between science and policy'
A report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.
3 February 2012
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Chile's new tax breaks set to stimulate R&D
Chile's parliament has substantially improved its tax incentives for companies to invest in R&D.
Engineers seek more recognition in Rio+20 goals
2 February 2012
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Features
The solar researchers aiming to light up Africa
Can a new network of African energy researchers lead the way on solar power for the continent? Christine Ottery finds out.
2 February 2012
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Q&A: Princess Sumaya on science after the Arab Spring
25 January 2012
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Editorial
Egypt: from revolutionary spirit to scientific progress
One year after Egypt's revolution, enthusiasm and prospects for science are high — but still need translation into a fully functioning system.
Opinions
Africa Analysis: Collaborating too far from home
Africa lags behind other developing regions in local collaboration — and in building its own scientific capacity, says Linda Nordling.
2 February 2012
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South Sudan must turn its back on elitist education
South Sudan's prosperity depends on more public universities serving more students — and focussing on S&T, not humanities, says John A. Akec.
1 February 2012
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Biomed Analysis: Learning from India's polio success
31 January 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.
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