Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Developing scientific skills and infrastructure is the first step towards improving a country's ability to use science and technology to promote sustainable development.
(Photo credit: WHO/TDR/Crump)
Opinions and Analysis
Scientists can play a key role in wetland diplomacy
Conflicts over shared water resources could be mitigated through science-based environmental cooperation, argue Saleem Ali and Pamela Griffin.
23 May 2012
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Source: OurWorld 2.0
Free laptops alone cannot improve education in Pakistan
Handing out free laptops to schoolchildren is not enough to improve education in Pakistan, says Pervez Hoodbhoy.
18 May 2012
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Source: Express Tribune
How research for agricultural innovation works best
16 May 2012
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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)
Improving early childhood nutrition
Nutritional interventions can improve health, save lives and boost economic growth but only if implemented before the age of two.
20 January 2010
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Source: International Food Policy Research Institute
News and Features
Southern Africa and Australasia to share SKA
South Africa and Australia will both host components of the world's most powerful radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array.
25 May 2012
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Egypt activates high speed data link for researchers
High speed Internet has been introduced in Egyptian universities, but many researchers are still unaware of how to best make use of it.
24 May 2012
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Scientists search for solutions to Iraq's salty farmland
23 May 2012
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Building a future for mathematics in Africa
22 May 2012
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Source: Science
Practical Guides
Navigating science PR in African institutions
Guidance on how science media officers can put African science on the map with balanced and effective reporting.
23 December 2011
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Source: Wellcome Trust
