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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
Gulf states should work together on research
A regional strategy and a focus on capacity building would strengthen Gulf investments in S&T, say Wael K. Al-Delaimy and Hilal A. Lashuel.
11 June 2008
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Kenyan education should embrace nanotechnology
Kenya should establish a nanotechnology curriculum to get ahead of the game, say Macharia Waruingi and Jean Njoroge.
6 June 2008
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Source: Business Daily Africa
Time to abandon ratings for South African researchers
29 May 2008
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News and Features
Mercosur ministers push science for young children
Mathematics and exact sciences should be taught from the first years of primary school, say ministers of education from Mercosur countries.
18 June 2008
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Source: La Prensa
Iraq puts forward ambitious higher education plan
Iraq has put science and technology at the centre of a proposed five-year, US$1 billion higher education plan.
African e-learning 'needs human capacity building'
5 June 2008
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