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
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.
Africa Analysis: Ocean science urgently needs investment
Africa's next big science investment should target its oceans, but funding and political support need to be sustained, writes Linda Nordling.
Abdus Salam's unfinished business
31 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
China-Africa joint medical research to deepen
China and Africa are working on plans to offer African scientists training, carry out joint research and transfer technology.
7 May 2013
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Revealing barriers faced by Africa's women entrepreneurs
New research aims to help African policymakers understand the constraints on women entrepreneurs to unlock their economic potential.
5 May 2013
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Burundi's agriculture sector taps into Belgian funds
17 April 2013
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Costa Rica to boost capacity building and innovation
12 April 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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