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Kenya should establish a nanotechnology curriculum to get ahead of the game, say Macharia Waruingi and Jean Njoroge.

Calestous Juma argues that G8 countries should support provision of cheap, fast Internet access in Africa — particularly to universities.

Greg W. Fegan and Trudie A. Lang urge the use of open-source database systems to increase the scope and variety of clinical trials.

Nanotechnology could help make drinking water safe, but the risks have to be weighed, say Thembela Hillie and Mbhuti Hlophe.

An initiative to bring biomedical research journals free to the developing world is faltering, protest a group of academics in Lima.

Health information must be disseminated using appropriate technologies, say Clifford C. Missen and Thomas M. Cook.

Nuclear development in the Middle East could prove disastrous if intentions move away from peaceful programmes, says Jalil Roshandel.

New web applications can benefit the world's poor, argue Waleed al-Shobakky and Jack Imsdahl.

John P. Holdren says that North or South, achieving a sustainable standard of living means shifting to efficient alternatives.

India's IT industry is not as successful as it seems and other countries should think carefully before following suit, writes Athar Osama.

Athar Osama argues that despite big new initiatives, ICT's reputation as a major driver of development is so far undeserved.

SciDev.Net readers respond to a recent editorial on whether developing nations should embrace nuclear energy.

Melissa Leach and Ian Scoones argue that enhanced citizen engagement is essential in making technology work for the poor.

Ashok Parthasarathi argues that nuclear power must be central to India's energy policy and part of a broad mix that includes renewables.

World-class success still eludes Pakistan’s IT industry but, says Athar Osama, it can be achieved — if policymakers tackle the big issues.

Balancing market forces with pro-development goals will pave the way for a socially aware and effective ICT industry, argues Gillian M. Marcelle.

The World Summit on the Information Society failed to resolve the main issues on its agenda, but provided great opportunities for sharing ideas, says Amit Jain.

It's time to stop using the poor, and build a media that respects their rights and needs, says Nalaka Gunawardene.

Governments need to actively encourage the sharing of scientific knowledge and expertise if the open access movement is to revolutionise the way science works, says Arthur Carty.

Shuichi Iwata and Robert Chen say scientists must take the lead in showing how free and equal access to knowledge can create a more sustainable world.