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In developing countries, women often suffer slow career progression, or even complete exclusion from scientific and technological activities. What policies and practices are being put in place to redress the balance?
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Opinions and Analysis
Population could keep climbing — and we must be prepared
Population forecasts may be based on unrealistic assumptions of demographic change in the developing world, warns Carl Haub.
20 September 2011
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Source: Yale Environment 360
Women in science: still an untapped resource
Developing countries will benefit from creating more opportunities that allow women to make full use of their scientific capabilities.
Policy Briefs
Improving access to ICTs for development
Learning from experience can help Zambia build on past successes in using ICTs and reach those most in need.
7 October 2011
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Source: Panos London
News and Features
Q&A: Princess Sumaya on science after the Arab Spring
Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan talks to SciDev.Net about hopes for science in the Middle East, science diplomacy and the role of women scientists.
25 January 2012
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Award encourages female scientists in developing world
Awards for young female scientists in developing nations are giving them motivation and global acclaim.
Kenya doubles research funding for women scientists
30 November 2011
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Colombia creates network of women scientists
30 November 2011
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