Putting science
at the heart of development
Developing scientific skills and infrastructure is the first step towards improving a country's ability to use science and technology to promote sustainable development.
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Opinions and Analysis
Mobile phone data are a treasure-trove for development
Existing call-data records can be analysed to improve decision-making, say Paul van der Boor and Amy Wesolowski.
18 June 2013
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Africa Analysis: Continent must back TB research drive
International bodies are offering true research opportunities, but African funding is needed to prepare the ground, writes Linda Nordling.
Islam Analysis: Islamic enterprise initiatives at risk of underperforming
18 January 2013
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Policy Briefs
Measuring progress on technology for development
The Rio+20 Secretariat's analysis of S&T trends and achievements since the 1992 Earth Summit points to ways of accelerating progress.
16 March 2012
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Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
Improving early childhood nutrition
Nutritional interventions can improve health, save lives and boost economic growth but only if implemented before the age of two.
20 January 2010
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Source: International Food Policy Research Institute
News and Features
'ICT vital in women’s empowerment'
ICT has a major role in women’s empowerment, but issues such as the rural-urban divide need attention, an international meet heard.
10 June 2013
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Q&A: Mitrasen Bhikajee on ocean science in island states
Technology transfer is key for small island states, the director of the UN's ocean science body tells SciDev.Net.
7 June 2013
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Sao Paulo invests in 17 new research centres
7 June 2013
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Practical Guides
Navigating science PR in African institutions
Guidance on how science media officers can put African science on the map with balanced and effective reporting.
23 December 2011
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Source: Wellcome Trust
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