SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Governance concerns a country's capacity to implement public policies and help coordinate the private sector. Effective governance is essential to developing sustainable science and technology policy.
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Opinions and Analysis
G8 must encourage biotech cooperation for Africa
G8 leaders must encourage cooperation in biotechnology to address Africa's food shortages, writes Calestous Juma.
4 July 2008
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Source: The Japan Times
Public-private partnerships fail to involve African researchers
Public-private partnership organisations have failed to include African researchers on an equal basis, say T. J. Tucker and M. W. Makgoba.
Policy Briefs
How governments can boost business R&D
An outline of the financial and non-financial instruments that developing country governments can use to boost technology-generating efforts in production enterprises.
Building science, technology and innovation policies
How can developing countries construct national science, technology and innovation policies to enhance their development? This policy brief provides a guide to the issues involved.
1 May 2005
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News and Features
Genomic medicine sector 'needs government backing'
Genomic medicine in developing countries needs government support and protection of 'genomic sovereignty', says researchers.
26 June 2008
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New intellectual property plan to boost Chinese patents
China has launched an intellectual property strategy to encourage innovation and increase the number of patents held by Chinese citizens.
Pakistan science increase marred by high inflation
20 June 2008
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