Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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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.
(Photo credit: USAID/M.Thompson)
Opinions and Analysis
How research for agricultural innovation works best
Farming projects must be able to access research at any point along the innovation trajectory, say Rasheed Sulaiman V. and colleagues.
16 May 2012
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Put grassroots innovation on the agenda
Current models of innovation ignore small-scale technology — institutions must ensure it's a key part of the agenda, says Tony Marjoram.
News and Features
Egyptian wins US$100,000 African Innovation Prize
An Egyptian scientist' has been awarded a prestigious prize for designing an antenna that could facilitate mobile network upgrades.
11 May 2012
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US should fund more late-stage health R&D, says report
A report on United States health R&D has urged Washington to increase its focus on translational research and product development.
4 May 2012
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