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Research collaboration: the case for better understanding

Successful efforts to implement effective South–South research collaboration require a better understanding of what works best and why.

14 May 2008 | EN | 中文

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Communication is key to informed public participation

The simple communication of key scientific information to the public needs to be improved if sustainable development is to be a realistic goal.

2 May 2008 | EN | 中文

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S&T has vital role in sustainable farming

A recent report is a welcome analysis of modern agriculture's future, but it fails to adequately recognise the role of science and technology.

18 April 2008 | EN | ES | 中文

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Arthur C Clarke: science's critical cheerleader

With the death of Arthur C. Clarke, science and rational thought have lost one of their leading promoters.

3 April 2008 | EN | ES | 中文

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Surveillance vital for tackling antibiotic resistance

International surveillance systems are needed to curb the rise of antibiotic resistance.

26 March 2008 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

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Welcome to the new-look SciDev.Net

SciDev.Net’s new website incorporates a range of features to improve usability, enhance access to its content, and encourage greater feedback from users.

12 March 2008 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

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Reforming the approach to 'demand-driven' research

An evaluation of Dutch-funded research programmes in developing countries raises questions about the concept of local "ownership".

7 March 2008 | EN

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US election prospects raise hopes for science

Washington should use the new wave of optimism for science to drive policy-making rather than to boost political agendas.

22 February 2008 | EN | ES | 中文

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Gates Foundation can't go it alone

Bill and Melinda Gates' forays into aid are to be welcomed, but they can only succeed alongside government involvement.

7 February 2008 | EN | FR

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Can Japan take the 'science for development' baton?

As this year's president of the G8, Japan has an opportunity to boost international support for science and technology in development.

18 January 2008 | EN

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Science for development needs stable base in 2008

Developing countries need economic stability and social inclusion to develop — both of which are in jeopardy in Kenya and Pakistan as 2008 dawns.

3 January 2008 | EN

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Biofuels: Let's look before we leap

A commitment to biofuels should be based on a careful assessment of their prospective benefits and costs, not a blind leap of faith.

6 December 2007 | EN | ES | FR

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Now it's up to Africa

Delay in the implementation of Africa's plan of action for science and technology suggests commitment to act does not yet go deep enough.

29 November 2007 | EN | FR

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Technology alone will not solve energy crisis

The world must not miss its second chance to take a radically different approach to energy consumption.

16 November 2007 | EN | ES

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Turning the brain drain from threat to opportunity

Europe's recent bid to attract more skilled workers underlines developing countries' need for greater – not less – investment in their intellectual capital.

2 November 2007 | EN | ES | FR

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Don't run for President, Mr Gore

Last week's award of the Nobel peace prize signals the coming of age of the public communication of science.

18 October 2007 | EN | ES

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China needs to encourage 'bottom-up' innovation

China's efforts to build an innovation-based economy require a less hierarchical approach to organising its research system.

12 October 2007 | EN | 中文

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Equipping universities to join the war against poverty

Universities in developing countries should ditch the 'ivory tower' legacy of colonialism and enhance their links with the world outside.

28 September 2007 | EN | ES

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'Biopiracy' requires reasoned treatment

The fight against biopiracy must embrace both legitimate science and social justice if biodiversity itself is not to suffer.

14 September 2007 | EN | ES | 中文

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Welcome signs for Latin American science journalism

The success of a recent SciDev.Net meeting on science journalism in Bolivia reflects growing recognition for the field in Latin America.

31 August 2007 | EN | ES