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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 Analysis: Who needs chief scientific advisors?
Should African governments be following the trend in appointing chief scientific advisors, asks Linda Nordling.
30 June 2009
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A layered approach to biosafety in Southern Africa
A layered and cooperative approach would help Southern African countries harmonise their biosafety laws, says Julius Mugwagwa.
Rwanda looks to S&T to speed development
11 June 2009
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New South African minister will put science centre stage
11 June 2009
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Source: South African Journal of Science
News and Features
African science 'won't be a G8 priority'
African science is unlikely to be prioritised at next month's G8 meeting but the fault also rests with African nations, say critics.
2 July 2009
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Source: Nature
Malawi to boost investment in science
Malawi's newly re-elected president has plans for science and technology, including a new commission to coordinate research.
26 June 2009
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Kenya, South Africa, Tunisia top innovation poll
17 June 2009
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