Africa needs research universities to fight poverty
Neglect of science and technology in African universities has been compounded by a failure to focus research on the continent's needs, says Mammo Muchie.
1 August 2008 | EN
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Neglect of science and technology in African universities has been compounded by a failure to focus research on the continent's needs, says Mammo Muchie.
1 August 2008 | EN
Scientists, not government, should lead efforts to explain the benefits and risks of modern technology, says Li Daguang.
To stem the spread of obesity, we must study the web of commercial interests and strategies driving it, says Jonathan Wells.
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 | EN
Kenya should establish a nanotechnology curriculum to get ahead of the game, say Macharia Waruingi and Jean Njoroge.
Source: Business Daily Africa
6 June 2008 | EN
Calestous Juma argues that G8 countries should support provision of cheap, fast Internet access in Africa — particularly to universities.
Source: Daily Yomiuri Online
South Africa's rating system for researchers belongs to the past, but its administrators are reluctant to change, says Michael Cherry.
29 May 2008 | EN
Uganda's enforcement of science education to boost industrialisation has failed for a number of reasons, writes Deo T. Kabwende.
Source: The Monitor
12 February 2008 | EN
Medical graduates from poor nations should be free to leave for jobs abroad — and return with new skills, argue Zarmeneh Aly and Fawad Taj.
Source: PLoS Medicine
5 February 2008 | EN
There is no need for labs to poach researchers from developing countries — let them return home but maintain collaboration, argues John Kirkland.
14 January 2008
Africa should invest in generating software content that encourages children to engage with technology, writes Calestous Juma.
Source: Business Daily
Science and innovation in the countries of the Organization of the Islamic Conference are woefully inadequate, but the tide can be turned, says Mohamed H.A. Hassan.
3 October 2007 | EN
For developing country universities to be 'world-class' they must be forward-looking and encourage an open environment, says Pervez Hoodbhoy.
6 June 2007 | EN
Source: Business Daily Africa
Source: Nature
Wole Soboyejo argues that Africa needs a network of world-class science and technology research institutes to stimulate social and economic development.
13 December 2006 | EN
To fight poverty and participate in a technological future, Ghana must start instilling scientific values throughout its culture, says George Essegbey.
29 November 2006 | EN
Source: La Nación
26 October 2006 | ES
Africa must strengthen engineering education and invest in infrastructure to boost economic growth, says Calestous Juma.
Source: The East African
25 October 2006 | EN
Melissa Leach and Ian Scoones argue that enhanced citizen engagement is essential in making technology work for the poor.
19 July 2006 | EN