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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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.
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.
Stable support needed for African malaria networks
14 May 2008
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Why Uganda's science policies are failing to bear fruit
12 February 2008
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Source: The Monitor
News and Features
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
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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
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African finance ministers 'must boost R&D spending'
9 March 2008
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