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Science & innovation policy: Governance

Editorials

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Don't let price rises blow development off course

Commodity price rises are no substitute for long-term investment in infrastructure and capacity as a means of securing sustained development.

8 August 2008 | EN | 中文

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Promises, promises …

More efforts are needed to hold the leaders of the G8 nations to commitments made at their annual summit meetings.

11 July 2008 | EN

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Science for development needs stable base in 2008

Developing countries need economic stability and social inclusion to develop — both of which are in jeopardy in Kenya and Pakistan as 2008 dawns.

3 January 2008 | EN

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Now it's up to Africa

Delay in the implementation of Africa's plan of action for science and technology suggests commitment to act does not yet go deep enough.

29 November 2007 | EN | FR

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China must trust its people — and its media

China needs to put its faith in its people, regional government and media if it wants to achieve government transparency.

19 July 2007 | EN

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Scientific literacy for parliaments: an essential tool

Improving scientific literacy in developing countries' parliaments would boost sustainable development.

6 July 2007 | EN | ES

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Science needs effective democracy to thrive

Last month's presidential elections in Nigeria have cast a shadow over the country's efforts to promote science and technology.

2 May 2007 | EN

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Science journalism is a key to good governance

The work of science journalists needs greater recognition as an essential precondition for transparent, responsive and accountable government.

13 April 2007 | EN | ES | FR