Putting science
at the heart of development
Government policy plays an essential role in promoting innovation and harnessing it for economic growth and social development.
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Opinions and Analysis
NGOs need more say in research priority-setting
Funding agencies should support closer interaction between development NGOs and scientists, argues research and policy analyst Charlie McLaren.
22 May 2013
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South Africa's fuel cell plan risks failure without support
An ambitious strategy to create fuel cell products for export will need incentives and cross-government backing to bear fruit, says Radhika Perrot.
Islam Analysis: Islamic enterprise initiatives at risk of underperforming
18 January 2013
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Policy Briefs
Developing innovation systems for African agriculture
Developing innovation systems, rather than technology transfer, can benefit small farmers and promote agricultural development in Africa.
9 July 2012
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Source: Future Agricultures Consortium
Measuring progress on technology for development
The Rio+20 Secretariat's analysis of S&T trends and achievements since the 1992 Earth Summit points to ways of accelerating progress.
16 March 2012
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Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
News and Features
Panel from least developed nations to 'jumpstart' SDG debates
Development experts from the world's least developed countries have launched an independent group to bring local concerns to the UN debating table.
10 May 2013
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Vacant TV spectrum targeted for affordable rural Wi-Fi
The switch to digital TV is freeing up frequencies that could be used to provide cheap wireless broadband services to remote areas.
6 May 2013
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Practical Guides
How to report on science policy
Announcements about changes in science policy don't always tell the full story. Linda Nordling shows how to report the facts behind the spin.
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