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Science & Innovation Policy: Education

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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 | EN
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.

11 March 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

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 | EN
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 | EN

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 | EN