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India lacks political will for science communication

Budgetary constraints and political apathy have resulted in poor science communication in India, says Archita Bhatta.

21 May 2013 | EN

Hugo Chavez in Guatamala

After Chávez: the mixed legacy of revolutionary science

As presidential elections near in Venezuela, Andrea Small Carmona reports on the legacy of Hugo Chávez's socialist approach to science.

10 April 2013 | EN | ES

Angelo Palmones

How science got a voice in the Philippine congress

In the upcoming elections, a political party representing science aims to retain its seat and continue to influence policy, reports Crispin Maslog.

27 March 2013 | EN

Rachad Farah

Q&A: Rachad Farah outlines his vision for UNESCO

If elected director-general of UNESCO, Rachad Farah will put southern hemisphere science at the heart of its agenda, he tells SciDev.Net.

20 February 2013 | EN | ES | FR

Tahrir Square, Egypt

US science diplomacy: the rocky road ahead

Facing opposition and funding cuts, what will Barack Obama's science diplomacy efforts look like in the future? Heather Maughan investigates.

29 January 2013 | EN | ES

'Suspect' journals take scientists for a ride

Some 'journals' are out for profit, not to carry peer-reviewed science — and researchers in the developing world are targets, reports Yojana Sharma.

21 January 2013 | EN | ES

Indian Science Congress tries to go inclusive in its 100th year

As the annual Indian Science Congress marks its centenary this month (3–7 January) the relevance of its present 'inclusive' form is being questioned, reports Archita Bhatta.

3 January 2013 | EN

Roseanne Diab

Q&A: Roseanne Diab on science academies and climate risk

SciDev.Net talks to ASSAf's Roseanne Diab about the role of science academies in climate change awareness and risk reduction.

12 December 2012 | EN

Early warning systems

Early warning of disasters: Facts and figures

Lucy Pearson looks at early warning systems for disasters, their uses and limits, and what accounts for the gap between warning and action.

21 November 2012 | EN | ES | FR

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The rise of African science journalism

Science journalism in Africa is making remarkable progress, with widespread improvements in the quality and quantity of science in the media, reports Esther Nakkazi.

23 October 2012 | EN

Burmese soldiers on parade

Science competes for attention in Myanmar's reforms

Science and education were poorly served by Myanmar's military junta and are still struggling for attention under recent reforms, writes Mike Ives.

4 October 2012 | EN

An eye exam in Sierra Leone

Accessing science as a human right to development

Making access to science a human right is a worthy goal, but how can it be enshrined? And will it really deliver? Jan Piotrowski investigates.

26 September 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Schoolchildren around laptops, Indonesia

Linking science and human rights: Facts and figures

S. Romi Mukherjee outlines human rights-based approaches to science, technology and development, and what they mean for policy and practice.

26 September 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Conflicting reports highlight scientific data gaps in Sri Lanka’s chronic kidney disease

A WHO study that blames arsenic for rising levels of chronic kidney disease in Sri Lanka is in conflict with another report that points to poor quality drinking water, report Dilrukshi Handunnetti and Smriti Daniel.

6 September 2012 | EN

Odenildo Sena

Q&A with Odenildo Sena on science in Amazonas

Odenildo Sena discusses Brazilian science policy and shares his views on the main challenges for pushing science in the Amazon region.

24 July 2012 | EN | ES

Frank Rijsberman

New CGIAR head explains his vision for the future

Frank Rijsberman speaks to Busani Bafana about his plans for the CGIAR Consortium and the importance of agricultural research investment.

6 July 2012 | EN

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Your guide to science and technology at Rio+20

How will science and technology fare at the Rio+20 summit? Aisling Irwin looks at scientists' demands and assesses their chances.

12 June 2012 | EN | ES

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African nations agree to put a price on nature

Ten African nations have pledged, ahead of Rio+20, to include the economic value of natural resources in their national accounts.

8 June 2012 | EN | FR

Women carrying wood in Nepal

Can self-interest drive sustainable energy for all?

Will a bottom-up approach suffice for the UN's Sustainable Energy for All initiative, or does it need more formal support from Rio+20, asks Smriti Mallapaty?

29 May 2012 | EN

Synthetic biology researcher

Developing countries face up to synthetic biology challenges

As commercial synthetic biology production gathers speed, there are growing calls for greater regulation, reports Yojana Sharma.

27 April 2012 | EN | ES