Putting science
at the heart of development
Regional partnerships and inter-sectoral agreements are improving skills, increasing scientific collaboration between developing countries and strengthening their collective political clout.
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Opinions and Analysis
Abdus Salam's unfinished business
Abdus Salam used his genius to promote science in the developing world, but his legacy remains unfulfilled, says Athar Osama.
31 January 2013
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Building support for locally relevant climate tech
Climate Innovation Centers can promote clean technologies but need backing with a coordinated effort, says policy specialist Ambuj Sagar.
Policy Briefs
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)
Developing solutions for sustainable water management
Rio+20 is an opportunity to focus on harnessing scientific evidence and good governance to improve the management of water resources.
22 November 2011
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Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
News and Features
'ICT vital in women’s empowerment'
ICT has a major role in women’s empowerment, but issues such as the rural-urban divide need attention, an international meet heard.
10 June 2013
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Q&A: Mitrasen Bhikajee on ocean science in island states
Technology transfer is key for small island states, the director of the UN's ocean science body tells SciDev.Net.
7 June 2013
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UNASUR opens fund to finance S&T
3 June 2013
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