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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.

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Opinions and Analysis

Asia-Pacific Analysis: Easing megacity congestion

Science may be the only way to keep traffic moving in the region's huge cities as car numbers continue to rise, says Crispin Maslog.

29 April 2013 | EN

Science journalism Open access is the future for Africa's science media

Brains Network editor Marc Mcilhone backs open sharing in the second article on how to support online science journalism in Africa.

24 April 2013 | EN | FR

Policy Briefs

Cyclist with megaphone, Bangladesh Building resilience to disasters

Technology and scientific research can help communities in the developing world build resilience to disasters.

29 February 2012 | EN
Source: UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology

Woman selling fish in market, Zambia 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 | EN
Source: Panos London


News and Features

Nepal school Education technology 'most effective' when tailored to pupils

Technologies for education can help to advance learning in developing nations, but need to be carefully targeted at pupils, says a study.

24 May 2013 | EN

Dice Fun and games help communicate disaster science

Games can help people to see disaster risks and effects with their own eyes, helping them to engage with complex science, a conference hears.

23 May 2013 | EN

Practical Guides

Using a smartphone to record Using digital tools for journalism

Science journalist Lynne Smit is your guide to the digital research and publishing tools that are changing the working lives of journalists.

3 December 2012 | EN | ES

Man using wifi in the street How to set up a science blog

Science blogs let you share your passion and expertise with the widest possible audience. Damian Carrington shows it's easy to get started.

30 September 2008 | EN | ES | 中文