Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have come to play a central role in development strategies — from food production through health delivery to education and the media.
(Photo credit: R. Nyberg/USAID)
G8 should support high-speed web access in Africa
Calestous Juma argues that G8 countries should support provision of cheap, fast Internet access in Africa — particularly to universities.
Create open-source databases for clinical trials
Greg W. Fegan and Trudie A. Lang urge the use of open-source database systems to increase the scope and variety of clinical trials.
2 July 2007
|
EN
Source: PloS Medicine
17 April 2007
|
EN
Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Paraguay calls for 'liberalisation' of Internet access
Paraguay has called for a reduction in the cost of Internet and telephone access, to turn the country into an innovative force within the region.
2 July 2008
|
ES
Paraguay broadens access to science
Paraguayan scientists will have increased access to important online science databases, thanks to an agreement signed last week.
1 July 2008
|
ES
1 July 2008
|
ES
19 June 2008
|
EN