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New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
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African Ministerial Council on Science and Technology
AMCOST provides a forum for formulating and implementing policies for science, technology and innovation issues that have an impact on African development. It was established by the New Partnership for Africa’s Development and the African Union in November 2003, and has since developed and adopted Africa’s Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action.
AMCOST's website outlines ongoing projects in biodiversity, energy, water, material sciences, mathematics and space science technologies, among others. It also offers information on the activities and rationale behind both the African Panel on Biotechnology and the African Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators Initiative.
AMCOST's website outlines ongoing projects in biodiversity, energy, water, material sciences, mathematics and space science technologies, among others. It also offers information on the activities and rationale behind both the African Panel on Biotechnology and the African Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators Initiative.
AIDSchannel
AIDSchannel is a multimedia web portal - hosted by OneWorld.net - for the exchange and sharing of news and information about HIV/AIDS. In particular it aims to promote sustainable development, social justice and human rights around the world. Resources include news, analysis, guest editorials, a weekly email digest and radio exchange. The site links to a searchable database of 1,500 member organisations, including NGOs, governments, research institutions and media.
Asia Pacific Bioinformatics Network
APBioNet is a non-profit, nongovernmental organisation that focuses on the promotion of bioinformatics in the Asia Pacific region. Since 1998, it has helped develop a bioinformatics network infrastructure, facilitated the exchange of data and information, run training programs, workshops and symposia, and encouraged collaborations in the field of bioinformatics with an Asia Pacific focus.
Asia-Pacific Nanotechnology Forum
The Asia-Pacific Nanotechnology Forum is an independent, non-profit network for policy makers, industry, academics and investors in the Asia-Pacific region. Funded by local governments, it seeks to catalyse the development of nanotechnology research and development. The APNF hosts an annual conference and publishes a quarterly journal.
Bioinformatics Society of India
Inbios is a non-profit society that has been set up to promote bioinformatics in India, serve as a resource base for those working in the field, and act as a bridge between industry and academia. Its activities include running a moderated web discussion forum, Biomeeet. Founded by Ashwin Sivakumar, currently a researcher at the University of Helsinki, Inbios originated as a voluntary project at the Indian Institute of Science.
Center for Responsible Nanotechnology
The Center for Responsible Nanotechnology researches the political, economic, humanitarian and military issues involved in the development of nanotechnology, and disseminates information relating to these issues. The centre runs an online network of people involved and interested in the issues. The site is available in Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese, in addition to English.
e-Africa Commission
The e-Africa Commission is part of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), charged with managing the development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in Africa. It is responsible for developing and overseeing policies and strategies for the ICT sector. It also runs both the NEPAD e-schools initiative to teach ICT to Africans in primary and secondary education, and the NEPAD ICT infrastructure programme, aiming to connect all African countries to a broadband network.
ETC Group
The ETC Group (Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Cooperation) is a research and advocacy group, based in Canada, that promotes the socially responsible development of technologies. The ETC Group has issued several reports on the responsible use of nanotechnology and has called for a UN moratorium on applications of nanotechnology that come into contact with the human body.
EurekAlert Nanotechnology Portal
Hosted by European research news agency EurekAlert, this site offers links to recent research papers in nanotechnology, background information and more. The portal periodically hosts online chats about nanotechnology, where participants are invited to discuss related topics with invited specialists.
Foresight Institute
The Foresight Institute is a non-profit educational institute that focuses on anticipated advances in nanotechnology. It was founded by Eric Drexler, inventor of the term 'nanotechnology' and father of the vision of building materials by precisely assembling atoms.
Health and Development Networks
HDN is a non-profit organisation that supports electronic networking and communication for HIV/AIDS organisations around the world to promote a more effective response to the epidemic. This includes hosting a number of discussion forums for the exchange of ideas, information, and first-hand experiences. A network of correspondents reports from international conferences and provide country-specific perspectives.
Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (JTWC)
The JTWC public reference website links to data, government departments, organisations and services relevant to tropical cyclones across the world. This includes linking to weather forecasts and bulletins, satellite data, sea surface temperature products and radar imagery. The centre also links to principal news services covering extreme weather and meteorological agencies serving different parts of the world. A selection of training guides and materials is available on topics such as forecasting, satellite image interpretation and disaster preparation among others.
Meridian Institute
The Meridian Institute is an independent non-profit organisation that helps people solve controversial issues by providing a range of services including mediation and facilitation. The institute has organised several dialogues and meetings on nanotechnology, including the Global dialogue on nanotechnology and the poor, and the International dialogue on responsible research and development of nanotechnology.
NanoChina
NanoChina offers a range of information services on nanotechnology in China. They include: a news service, advertising for nanotechnology products, business networking opportunities in China and trade directories in English and Chinese, reports on nanotechnology developments in China and the rest of the world, event planning for conferences, meetings, workshops and visits taking place in China. NanoChina also offers a specialised translation service from Chinese to English and vice-versa for reports, articles, news stories, newsletters, press releases, advertisements, conference and marketing literature. NanoChina was launched in February 2006 by the U.K. based Institute of Nanotechnology.
NanoChina news
This is NanoChina's news page, with latest and archived news relating to nanotechnology developments in China and East Asia. NanoChina was launched in February 2006 by the U.K. based Institute of Nanotechnology.
Nanodot.org
Nanodot.org is the Foresight Institute's online nanotechnology news service.
Nanotechnology Now
Nanotechnology Now is an online information gateway providing background information, news, listings of events, interviews, a career centre, and more.
Nanotechnology.com
The Nanontechnology Company are an international small technology network that offer a collection of online resources including science news, investor news, events listings and job listings.
Nanotechweb.org
Nanotechweb.org offers online news and features about nanotechnology research as well as nanotechnology and society. The website also lists events, companies and jobs in the field.
Nanowerk
Nanowerk publishes daily news and analysis on nanoscience and nanotechnology. It hosts a blog where contributors discuss breakthrough research and interview experts in the field. A bi-monthly newsletter, nanoRISK, promotes the responsible use and development of nanomaterials.
The site includes an introduction to nanotechnology alongside an extensive bibliography of the subject. Users can search a database of information about nanomaterials and suppliers. International conferences are documented in the events calendar and a career centre advertises vacancies across all disciplines of nanoscience.
