Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Rio+20 needs goals to drive sustainability
Tackling complex development challenges needs tangible steps — Sustainable Development Goals can forge the way, says Colombian ministry official Paula Caballero Gómez.
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Now the dust has settled
Tunisia's new government is keen to work with other developing countries — starting with India.
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Decision time
Next month's meeting on sustainable development in Rio must focus on a game-plan setting out practical ways to bring about and evaluate change, argues Nick Perkins.
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Are Arab nations falling behind?
Building a knowledge economy in the Islamic World requires more than fads and symbolism, argues Athar Osama.
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Innovative agriculture
Farming projects have most impact when access to research services is ongoing — funding models must recognise this, say agricultural innovation specialists.
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Innovation at the grassroots
SciDev.Net puts the Spotlight on ingenious technologies that lie below the radar of conventional innovation systems, and asks how local communities can be helped to unlock their creative potential.
News
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
Iraq faces a growing problem from high salt levels in its agricultural land. Now an international team is tackling the problem.
23 May 2012
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Tunisia deal with India opens developing country links
21 May 2012
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Vietnam partners with Australia to combat TB
17 May 2012
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Features
Building a future for mathematics in Africa
The two branches of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences are flourishing, with more in the planning stage.
22 May 2012
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Source: Science
Supporting grassroots innovation: Facts and Figures
Adrian Smith and colleagues explore grassroots innovations, their potential for development and challenges facing practitioners.
Editorial
Rio+20 must address the process of change, not just its content
The launch of a discussion website about the Rio+20 agenda raises questions about effective management for a successful outcome.
Opinions
Why we need Sustainable Development Goals
Rio+20 must launch SDGs to guide countries through complex development challenges, argues Colombian ministry official Paula Caballero Gómez.
24 May 2012
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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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Scientists can play a key role in wetland diplomacy
23 May 2012
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Source: OurWorld 2.0
How research for agricultural innovation works best
16 May 2012
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