Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Entrepreneurship — setting up new businesses — can stimulate innovation and invigorate local markets. But the challenge in developing countries is often finding forms of entrepreneurship that meet the needs of the poor.
(Photo credit: USAID/M.Thompson)
Opinions and Analysis
How to nurture entrepreneurs and stimulate innovation
Open innovation is key to the success of iHub and can change the working culture of any community of innovators, says Linda Kamau.
25 January 2012
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Islam Analysis: Plant seeds for a scientific revolution
Arab Spring revolutionaries turning to governance must adopt knowledge and innovation as barometers for progress, says Athar Osama.
Local needs are the future for IT innovations
17 November 2011
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News and Features
Software apps for African farmers win prizes
Software applications, or apps, that help solve East African farmers' climate problems have received cash prizes in the Apps4Africa competition.
8 February 2012
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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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Pakistan to improve academia-industry links
27 January 2012
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Q&A: Princess Sumaya on science after the Arab Spring
25 January 2012
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