Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Networking between journalists, scientists and policymakers can lead to more informed decision-making at national and regional levels. What networks are already in place? And how can they be most effective?
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Opinions and Analysis
Successful innovation depends on engaging the grassroots
Technological innovation can't be imposed on poor people — they must be engaged to select ideas that suit their lives, writes Lawrence Gudza.
Technical creativity needs nurturing at the grassroots
Efforts to promote sustainable development must tap into technologies developed locally, driven by community needs and priorities.
Asia–Pacific Analysis: Putting the science into policy
25 April 2012
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Policy Briefs
Measuring progress on technology for development
The Rio+20 Secretariat's analysis of S&T trends and achievements since the 1992 Earth Summit points to ways of accelerating progress.
16 March 2012
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Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
Scientific cooperation for nuclear disarmament
Scientific collaborations can build trust and facilitate progress in nuclear arms control and disarmament.
23 June 2010
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Source: The Royal Society
News and Features
Ghanaian journalists call for more science coverage
Journalists in Ghana say they are keen to increase their coverage of science, but face a range of challenges, a survey finds.
11 April 2012
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Environmental change trends 'mixed bag', meeting hears
Man-made environmental change is rising dangerously, but some social indicators such as population growth are improving, a conference hears.
Practical Guides
Navigating science PR in African institutions
Guidance on how science media officers can put African science on the map with balanced and effective reporting.
23 December 2011
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Source: Wellcome Trust
Beyond press releases: How to dig up science stories
Marina Joubert shows you how to source good science stories, from what to do with press releases to networking for exclusives.
