With disputes about the quality of exports on the rise, developing countries need to boost scientific capacity to win claims, says Joel D. Adriano.

Governments in the Middle East and North Africa are recognising the links between the uprisings and science for development, says Bothina Osama.

A SciDev.Net survey reveals the challenges of applying research insights to policy and practice, and underscores that evidence is not enough.

Progressive scientific diplomacy focused on building research capacity is in everybody's political interests, but significant challenges remain.

Promoting a human rights approach to S&T advances will reinforce moves towards inclusive development. But implementation challenges remain.

A consultation with science policy stakeholders in Asia–Pacific throws up tensions between research priorities that link to science governance.

The Olympic Games remind us that — as in science — competitiveness must be tempered with cooperation to achieve social development.

Efforts to promote sustainable development must tap into technologies developed locally, driven by community needs and priorities.

The shortage of credible and diverse voices in science undermines the capacity of journalists to respond to development challenges.

A meeting in London this week will show whether science can not only diagnose our environmental crisis but also provide effective solutions.

Efforts to limit publication of controversial bird flu research could end up doing more harm than good.

One year after Egypt's revolution, enthusiasm and prospects for science are high — but still need translation into a fully functioning system.

A Ugandan report suggests that policymakers' interest in science and technology is growing. But they need support to turn it into action.

Next year's Rio+20 meeting must put science-based innovation at the heart of the development agenda. But the real battle will be political.

Millennium Science Initiative funding has produced an impressive range of projects in Uganda. The government is wrong to bring it to an end.

Crucial development opportunities may be lost without committed science ministers.

Developing countries will benefit from creating more opportunities that allow women to make full use of their scientific capabilities.

An OECD report outlines good practice for effective international research collaboration — but success can never be guaranteed.

Developing countries must be given all the scientific, technical and legal help they need to counter the growing trade in fake medicines.