Efforts to promote sustainable development must tap into technologies developed locally, driven by community needs and priorities.

The shortage of credible and diverse voices in science undermines the capacity of journalists to respond to development challenges.

A meeting in London this week will show whether science can not only diagnose our environmental crisis but also provide effective solutions.

Efforts to limit publication of controversial bird flu research could end up doing more harm than good.

One year after Egypt's revolution, enthusiasm and prospects for science are high — but still need translation into a fully functioning system.

A Ugandan report suggests that policymakers' interest in science and technology is growing. But they need support to turn it into action.

Next year's Rio+20 meeting must put science-based innovation at the heart of the development agenda. But the real battle will be political.

Millennium Science Initiative funding has produced an impressive range of projects in Uganda. The government is wrong to bring it to an end.

Crucial development opportunities may be lost without committed science ministers.

Developing countries will benefit from creating more opportunities that allow women to make full use of their scientific capabilities.

An OECD report outlines good practice for effective international research collaboration — but success can never be guaranteed.

Developing countries must be given all the scientific, technical and legal help they need to counter the growing trade in fake medicines.

Science cannot resolve political conflict. But scientific cooperation can have a key role in maximising post-conflict opportunities.

The discontent behind recent protests in Egypt carries lessons for how both science and journalism are handled across the Arab world.

Developing countries need joined-up thinking to promote growth, and donor agencies must find ways to support this.

Brazil must ensure its support for science becomes long-term commitment, not one restricted to the mandate of a particular government.

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Harmonising 'science for development' funding would make science aid more effective, benefiting both donors and recipients.

Will UNESCO's likely new head have the vision to deliver much-needed change in the organisation — especially in its science programmes?

Using science for diplomatic purposes has obvious attractions and several benefits. But there are limits to what it can achieve.