Putting science
at the heart of development
With the world's spotlight on the post-2015 development agenda, SciDev.Net is covering debates on how scientists and innovators can make their voices heard and ensure that science is embedded across the new goals.
Opinions and Analysis
Mobile phone data are a treasure-trove for development
Existing call-data records can be analysed to improve decision-making, say Paul van der Boor and Amy Wesolowski.
18 June 2013
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Focus on Disability: Policymakers need accurate data
Data gaps on disability need to be filled if future development goals are to be robustly monitored, says Sue Coe.
12 June 2013
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Policy Briefs
Developing innovation systems for African agriculture
Developing innovation systems, rather than technology transfer, can benefit small farmers and promote agricultural development in Africa.
9 July 2012
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Source: Future Agricultures Consortium
Overcoming obstacles to GM crop adoption
Careful assessment and policies on genetically modified crops could contribute to agricultural development and food security.
21 June 2012
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Source: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
News and Features
Common aid standards and certification stir debate
A drive to create a common set of standards and a certification scheme for humanitarian organisations has received a mixed welcome.
18 June 2013
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Invest in women to improve economy, conference hears
Improving the education and health of women makes a country wealthier, delegates at the Women Deliver conference have heard.
13 June 2013
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Q&A: Jeffrey Sachs on the world's post-MDG future
12 June 2013
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Beneficial use of science key to post-2015 development
12 June 2013
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Practical Guides
How to question numbers
Linda Nordling on how questioning numbers in policy statements gives journalists credibility and clout — and reveals new stories.
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