Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Developing countries' increasing efforts to become knowledge economies reflects a growing appreciation of knowledge as a source of competitiveness and of science innovation as critical to creating knowledge.
(Photo credit: USAID/L.Lartigue)
Opinions and Analysis
Islam Analysis: Specialist R&D funds need rethink
R&D funds levied on business must build organisations that offer short-term benefits through a clear strategy, says Athar Osama.
10 February 2012
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South Sudan must turn its back on elitist education
South Sudan's prosperity depends on more public universities serving more students — and focussing on S&T, not humanities, says John A. Akec.
1 February 2012
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Don't teach maths and science in English
20 January 2012
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Islam Analysis: Money can't buy quality research
12 January 2012
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Policy Briefs
Innovation systems for agricultural development
An innovation systems approach to agricultural research can be better for sustainable development than a linear pipeline approach.
22 May 2009
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Source: IFPRI
News and Features
Tribal knowledge of millets proves superior
Tribal people in the hills of Tamil Nadu have better knowledge of millet varieties than taxonomists, a study shows.
13 February 2012
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How Rio+20 may boost the science in sustainability
Yojana Sharma describes various proposals for a new panel to monitor progress towards sustainable development after Rio+20.
8 February 2012
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UN 'needs greater integration between science and policy'
3 February 2012
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