Science and Development Network
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In developing countries, women often suffer slow career progression, or even complete exclusion from scientific and technological activities. What policies and practices are being put in place to redress the balance?
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Opinions and Analysis
Biomed Analysis: Time for rights-based women's health
We need to revive the rights-based agenda and realign research priorities for women's health, says Priya Shetty.
23 May 2012
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Farmers in Africa should switch to biopesticides
Biopesticides are better and safer than chemical pesticides — policymakers must do more to promote them, says insect ecologist Manuele Tamò.
Scale up existing S&T initiatives to bridge gender gap
6 March 2012
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Source: Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Policy Briefs
Improving access to ICTs for development
Learning from experience can help Zambia build on past successes in using ICTs and reach those most in need.
7 October 2011
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Source: Panos London
News and Features
Simple interventions could save most premature babies
A global report on deaths among preterm babies says simple techniques could save many lives.
Development focus for Côte-d'Ivoire research fund
Young researchers in Côte-d'Ivoire are to benefit from new research funds targeting projects in sustainable development and poverty alleviation.
