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Development work may engage both NGO practitioners and scientists in research institutions, but they have limited opportunities for interaction. Our Spotlight asks how wide the divide is and what can be done to better align their efforts.

Opinions and Analysis

Community effort to build a pond in Nepal Technical input 'on the ground' deserves donor backing

Development needs collective local action. More science and technical advisors should be supporting that, says research officer Harry Jones.

22 May 2013 | EN

Local involvement in Nepal Too many Southern NGOs follow foreign agendas

Former Nepali Minister Dipak Gyawali says development NGOs need to stop acting like sub-contractors and start asking challenging questions.

22 May 2013 | EN

Policy Briefs

Farmer, Rwanda 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 | EN
Source: Future Agricultures Consortium

GM rice plants 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 | EN
Source: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)


News and Features

Hand shake in collaboration Science and NGO practice: Facts and figures

What does science have to do with NGO practice? Anita Makri explores where they overlap and what stands in the way of fruitful collaboration.

22 May 2013 | EN

Natalia Project Smart bracelet Science and NGO success stories: how collaborating works

From kidnap alerts to solar lighting, some NGOs find the high-tech answers they need. Andrew Williams and Imogen Mathers explain how.

22 May 2013 | EN

Practical Guides

Calculator, pen and calendar How to question numbers

Linda Nordling on how questioning numbers in policy statements gives journalists credibility and clout — and reveals new stories.

8 March 2012 | EN | ES | FR