Organising research into different types of knowledge can promote decision-making based on evidence from a range of sources.

The Rio+20 Secretariat's analysis of S&T trends and achievements since the 1992 Earth Summit points to ways of accelerating progress.

Technology and scientific research can help communities in the developing world build resilience to disasters.

Reducing the global burden of HIV/AIDS relies on increased funding, more research and targeted prevention strategies.

An innovation systems approach to agricultural research can be better for sustainable development than a linear pipeline approach.

South–South research collaboration can be a powerful strategy for boosting scientific capacity and achieving common goals. But it should not be embraced uncritically, says Athar Osama.

Manufacturers in sub-Saharan Africa need policy support at all levels if their technological capabilities are to catch up with other developing countries. Carlo Pietrobelli looks at problems and solutions.

Despite the urgent need for a malaria vaccine, progress in developing one has been slow and scientists do not always agree on the best way forward. This policy brief outlines the current status of malaria vaccine research.

An outline of the financial and non-financial instruments that developing country governments can use to boost technology-generating efforts in production enterprises.

How can developing countries construct national science, technology and innovation policies to enhance their development? This policy brief provides a guide to the issues involved.