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Science & innovation policy: African science policy

As African governments begin to increase their spending on research and development, there is a growing recognition that science and technology is essential to promoting economic growth.

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Opinions and Analysis

Africa should invest in GMOs for small farmers

Africa needs a Green Revolution, including local research into genetically engineered crops for small farmers, says Robert Paarlberg.

18 June 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: Harvard International Review

Public-private partnerships fail to involve African researchers

Public-private partnership organisations have failed to include African researchers on an equal basis, say T. J. Tucker and M. W. Makgoba.

23 May 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: Science

Why Uganda's science policies are failing to bear fruit

12 February 2008 | EN
Source: The Monitor


News and Features

Jean Pierre Onvehoun Ezin, AU Commissioner Education 'top priority' for new AU commissioner

The African Union's new commissioner has placed education at the top of his agenda for advancing science and technology on the continent.

22 May 2008 | EN

New science ministry — and minister — for Kenya

Kenya has created a new ministry that will bring together scientists and university researchers — and appointed a new minister to run it.

22 April 2008 | EN