Putting science
at the heart of development
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
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
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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
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Make development practitioners partners in research
22 May 2013
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NGOs need more say in research priority-setting
22 May 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
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
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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
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India lacks political will for science communication
21 May 2013
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Experts urge water's inclusion in development goals
20 May 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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