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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Donors are increasingly recognising that they have a key role to play in strengthening higher education in developing countries. But how should aid be delivered? And which areas need most support?
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Opinions and Analysis
Africa Analysis: Can donors prove aid works?
Aid agencies, under pressure to prove their worth, should seize the opportunity to make spending more accountable, says Linda Nordling.
What role for higher education in development?
With higher education returning to the aid agenda, SciDev.Net examines the successes, challenges and lessons to be learnt.
Policy Briefs
Working with foreign universities to build capacity
Sending students abroad and inviting in foreign institutions are both effective methods for boosting developing world higher education.
11 March 2009
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Source: OECD
The role of universities in knowledge production
How can universities in developing countries change their roles in the production and distribution of knowledge to become 'developmental universities'?
1 April 2005
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News and Features
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Chilean government dismisses head of science council
The director of Chile's science council has been dismissed following irregularities in the allocation of scholarships granted by the state.
21 October 2009
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Spend some African health money on science, says physicist
The founder of a pioneering African science institute says prioritising basic health and education over science is hindering development.
20 April 2009
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Source: BBC Online
