Putting science
at the heart of development
Entrepreneurship — setting up new businesses — can stimulate innovation and invigorate local markets. But the challenge in developing countries is often finding forms of entrepreneurship that meet the needs of the poor.
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Opinions and Analysis
Islam Analysis: Islamic enterprise initiatives at risk of underperforming
Entrepreneurial initiatives to provide vital jobs must adjust to the tough enterprise environment or risk underperforming, says Athar Osama.
18 January 2013
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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.
Islam Analysis: Nations must highlight ICT achievements
13 December 2012
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News and Features
Free software cluster launched in Argentina
Argentinean companies and cooperatives have joined in a cluster of free software to develop products aimed at the public and private sectors.
13 May 2013
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Revealing barriers faced by Africa's women entrepreneurs
New research aims to help African policymakers understand the constraints on women entrepreneurs to unlock their economic potential.
5 May 2013
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Using innovation to assist Tanzania's craft firms
18 April 2013
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India to award biotech solutions in health and farming
10 April 2013
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