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Science & Innovation Policy: Innovation policy

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Government policy plays an essential role in promoting innovation and harnessing it for economic growth and social development.

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Opinions and Analysis

Military laser experiment Physics can help fuel economic growth

Physics is important for sustainable economic growth, says physicist Reza Mansouri.

11 November 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature

China researchers China must use science and technology for development

China will use science and technology to promote economic and social development, says the country's premier Wen Jiabao.

3 November 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: Science

Policy Briefs

African female lab tech 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 | EN


News and Features

Costa Rica launches Google innovation community

Costa Rica's Ministry of Science has introduced a Google group to encourage its citizens to suggest and discuss innovative ideas.

13 November 2008 | EN | ES

China to accelerate scientific instrument research

The Chinese Academy of Sciences is taking steps to progress current laboratory technologies and analysis methods.

10 November 2008 | EN | 中文