Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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T.V. Padma leads our team from across the developing world covering all the hot topics — from clean tech to adaptation — as they happen.
Arab world lacks climate change data, says report
Arab countries are failing to carry out research into the impact of climate change, a report has found, despite their vulnerability.
9 December 2009
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Deadly cattle plague on the brink of eradication
Rinderpest, or cattle plague, will be declared eliminated once final checks are made on the areas where the last outbreaks occurred.
9 December 2009
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8 December 2009
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8 December 2009
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Life as a scientist in South-East Asia
From Cambodia to Singapore, Shiow Chin Tan finds the situation for scientists varies enormously across South-East Asia.
9 December 2009
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27 November 2009
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Harmonising 'science for development' funding would make science aid more effective, benefiting both donors and recipients.
Fight insect-borne disease with local R&D
Developing countries must invest in their own research to tackle insect-borne disease and climate change, writes George Kasali.
9 December 2009
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Time to update how we monitor insecticide resistance
Methods to detect insecticide resistance in mosquitoes need updating to meet local needs, say Gregor J. Devine and Elena Ogusuku.
9 December 2009
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Source: Bulletin of the WHO
3 December 2009
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Source: Nature
2 December 2009
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Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.
Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.
New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.
Led by T.V. Padma, our developing world reporters are blogging live from the climate negotiations
Money, resources, and respect — the situation for scientists varies wildly
Local research and development are critical to tackle insect-borne disease in a warming climate
China and the EU have announced a new carbon capture and storage plant for China, due in 2015
How to tackle climate change stories, plus a journalist's guide to the Copenhagen talks
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