SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
A good educational system is essential to a country's technological progress, providing a base of technical professionals that can use science and technology to boost economic development.
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Opinions and Analysis
New South African minister will put science centre stage
South Africa's new science minister will help boost science for development, says an editorial in the South African Journal of Science.
11 June 2009
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Source: South African Journal of Science
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
News and Features
Pakistani science receives funding boost
Despite a difficult financial climate in Pakistan, the government has increased funding for science by a quarter.
29 June 2009
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Malawi to boost investment in science
Malawi's newly re-elected president has plans for science and technology, including a new commission to coordinate research.
26 June 2009
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Egypt to get digital science library
16 June 2009
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Information Services
Spotting empty promises
Tips on how to delve behind the gloss of grand science policy statements from Linda Nordling
Q&A: Tadataka Yamada
The executive director of the Gates Foundation talks unorthodox science and crazy ideas
