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Avicenna's drawing from Canon of Medicine

In Perspective: What really holds back Islamic science

Conservative traditions, rather than religious belief, seem to be the main barrier to modern science in Muslim countries, says David Dickson.

18 April 2013 | EN | FR

Abdus Salam's unfinished business

Abdus Salam used his genius to promote science in the developing world, but his legacy remains unfulfilled, says Athar Osama.

31 January 2013 | EN

Latin America Analysis: The challenge of training scientists

In addition to programmes for training abroad, Latin America needs measures and organisations for the promotion of science, writes Carla Almeida.

24 January 2013 | EN | ES

USAID will continue its push for science

As the Obama administration begins a second term, USAID's Alex Dehgan describes how the agency will build on its science-for-development agenda.

20 December 2012 | EN | ES

Our model shows how physics can boost development

A successful model for making more out of physics for development is ready to roll out to others, writes Dipali Bhatt-Chauhan.

12 December 2012 | EN

Women scientist

The right policies can fill the gender gap in science

A six-country assessment shows how women's inclusion in science should be supported, write gender experts Sophia Huyer and Nancy Hafkin.

5 December 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Pakistan’s novel open access instrumentation

Pakistan's 'open access instrumentation' initiative can be replicated in other developing countries, opines Atta-ur-Rahman.

1 November 2012 | EN

A government office disrupted by the 2009 earthquake

Scientists on trial: Lessons for disaster preparedness

Earthquake science was not on trial in Italy — it was about inadequate information and participation in decision-making, says Carina Fearnley.

31 October 2012 | EN | ES

Doctors in MENA

Arabic translations of science need a quality boost

Poor translations undermine efforts to promote science in Arab countries, says science translator and lecturer Ehab Abdelrahim Ali.

25 October 2012 | EN | FR

Women farmers convey messages through theatre

Women farmers can influence policy through theatre

Theatre is a powerful tool to mobilise women farmers in Africa, say agriculture specialists Lindiwe Majele Sibanda and Sithembile Mwamakamba.

3 October 2012 | EN | ES | FR

Literacy lessons in Zambia

Public libraries — an underused resource for development

Evidence of impact shows that libraries can be local hubs for community development, says communication specialist Jean Fairbairn.

23 August 2012 | EN

Clase de ciencia

Science education 'key to maintain development'

To support science development in Ibero-America, improvements in science teaching at schools ‘is a must’, says Carmelo Polino.

Source: RSC

17 August 2012 | ES

Africa Analysis

Africa Analysis: Directing technology transfer from China

Technology transfer is a priority for a new phase in China–Africa cooperation — but it needs the right direction, says Linda Nordling.

2 August 2012 | EN | FR

Asia–Pacific Analysis: Family planning for prosperity

Countries in South-East Asia must learn from successful family planning programmes if living standards are to improve, says Crispin Maslog.

26 July 2012 | EN

Children at a World AIDS day event in Ethiopia, 2008

HIV/AIDS response must be informed by human rights

Integrating human rights thinking into policies for combating HIV/AIDS is essential, says Navi Pillay.

Source: Africa Renewal

17 July 2012 | EN | ES

Workshop in climate information, Senegal

Climate scientists and communities can find common ground

Fruitful dialogue in Africa shows the gap between climate scientists and decision makers can be bridged, says adaptation specialist Arame Tall.

11 July 2012 | EN | FR

A woman and her baby at a maternal and children's hospital in Nigeria

Successful family planning rests on four key elements

Implementation is the primary challenge for renewed family planning efforts, says demography and population specialist John May.

Source: Center for Global Development

10 July 2012 | EN | 中文

Conference delegates

Africa needs local capacity for innovation research

Building a community of innovation scholars will promote locally relevant research and policy, say Bitrina Diyamett and Erika Kraemer-Mbula.

14 June 2012 | EN

Biomed Analysis: Time for rights-based women's health

We need to revive the rights-based agenda and realign research priorities for women's health, says Priya Shetty.

23 May 2012 | EN

Islam Analysis: Knowledge economies remain elusive

Building a knowledge society in the Islamic World requires structural change — not fads and symbolism, argues Athar Osama.

18 May 2012 | EN