Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Government policy plays an essential role in promoting innovation and harnessing it for economic growth and social development.
(Photo credit: WHO/TDR)
Opinions and Analysis
How research for agricultural innovation works best
Farming projects must be able to access research at any point along the innovation trajectory, say Rasheed Sulaiman V. and colleagues.
16 May 2012
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Successful innovation depends on engaging the grassroots
Technological innovation can't be imposed on poor people — they must be engaged to select ideas that suit their lives, writes Lawrence Gudza.
Policy Briefs
Measuring progress on technology for development
The Rio+20 Secretariat's analysis of S&T trends and achievements since the 1992 Earth Summit points to ways of accelerating progress.
16 March 2012
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Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
Advancing research to support smallholder farmers
Scientists can help smallholder farmers get more out of their crops in changing food markets.
1 September 2011
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Source: Science
News and Features
Innovation 'must consider water, energy and land jointly'
Technological innovation needs to consider the interdependency of water, energy and land resources, says a European report.
25 May 2012
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Pakistan’s renewable energy awaits tapping
Pakistan is unable to tap its renewable energy wealth for poor policies.
23 May 2012
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Splits remain over draft Rio+20 conclusions
18 May 2012
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Practical Guides
How to report on science policy
Announcements about changes in science policy don't always tell the full story. Linda Nordling shows how to report the facts behind the spin.
