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Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
Opinions and Analysis
'Innovation cooperation' to meet climate challenges
Climate talks must move from technology transfer to 'innovation cooperation' to develop and deploy technologies effectively, says Ambuj Sagar.
26 November 2009
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Local groups should set biodiversity research agendas
Local groups must help set biodiversity agendas if donors and scientists are to impact conservation, say Robert J. Smith and colleagues.
24 November 2009
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Source: Nature
Clean energy, not emissions cuts, for climate policy
23 November 2009
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Source: Financial Times
Agriculture can adapt to climate change
20 November 2009
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Policy Briefs
Innovation systems for agricultural development
An innovation systems approach to agricultural research can be better for sustainable development than a linear pipeline approach.
22 May 2009
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Source: IFPRI
Working with foreign universities to build capacity
Sending students abroad and inviting in foreign institutions are both effective methods for boosting developing world higher education.
11 March 2009
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Source: OECD
News and Features
Scientist in line for top US aid job
President Obama's nominee for the top job at USAID may use his background to redirect the aid focus onto agriculture.
26 November 2009
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South Asia News in brief: 12–25 November 2009
Bangladesh may have answer to arsenic problem, Nepalese poor to manage forests, Bhutan to open its first technology park, and more.
24 November 2009
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Presidential candidates showing little interest in science, says science council
21 November 2009
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Q&A: Health systems innovation with Gill Samuels
20 November 2009
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Practical Guides
Making science count in policy
Ideas on how scientists can make sure their research becomes part of the policymaking process.
1 October 2009
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Source: NERC
Information Services
Missed the Global Health Forum 2009?
Our blog, by SciDev.Net columnist Priya Shetty, will fill you in, as will our interview with the Global Forum's Gill Samuels
