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Neglect of science and technology in African universities has been compounded by a failure to focus research on the continent's needs, says Mammo Muchie.

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

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

African malaria research networks have helped scientists combat the disease, but they need more stable support and longer-term funding, says Thomas Egwang.

Uganda's enforcement of science education to boost industrialisation has failed for a number of reasons, writes Deo T. Kabwende.

African leaders must not let politics overshadow science and technology for development at their annual summit, says a Nature editorial.

Last month, SciDev.Net launched a discussion group to ensure the views of African scientists, policymakers, communicators, funders and investors are heard in the run-up to the African Union summit.

Africa must strengthen engineering education and invest in infrastructure to boost economic growth, says Calestous Juma.

In the run-up to the African Union's January science summit, Julie Clayton interviews their commissioner for science and technology, Nadia Essayed.

David King argues Africa must drive the science and technology initiatives that pave its way to development.

Next year's African Union summit on science and technology is a real opportunity, says Alex Tindimubona, but leaders must debate openly and listen to the research community.

Eulian Roberts says the success of Qatar’s science park shows what can happen when a country makes the creation of knowledge-based jobs a national priority.

SciDev.Net readers debate ways for Africa to benefit from research that makes use of its natural resources.

Nobhala Phesheya says attempts to boost science in Africa must take place within wider efforts to transform communities to create just, sustainable social democratic societies.

Scientists, parliamentarians and others from across Africa comment on the recent report from the Commission for Africa.