Africa lags behind other developing regions in local collaboration — and in building its own scientific capacity, says Linda Nordling.

South Sudan's prosperity depends on more public universities serving more students — and focussing on S&T, not humanities, says John A. Akec.

Nutritional interventions can improve health, save lives and boost economic growth but only if implemented before the age of two.

Sending students abroad and inviting in foreign institutions are both effective methods for boosting developing world higher education.