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Science & Innovation Policy: Knowledge economy

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Developing countries' increasing efforts to become knowledge economies reflects a growing appreciation of knowledge as a source of competitiveness and of science innovation as critical to creating knowledge.

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Opinions and Analysis

The real 'two cultures' divide

An influential lecture on the cultural significance of science remains as relevant today as when it was delivered 50 years ago.

21 May 2009 | EN | ES | 中文

Users can drive creative innovation for the poor

Open innovation has potential to revitalise the development sector, providing new sources of creative knowledge and resources, says Tara Acharya.

26 March 2009 | EN | 中文

Policy Briefs

Innovation systems for agricultural development

An innovation systems approach to agricultural research can be better for sustainable development than a linear pipeline approach.

22 May 2009 | EN
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News and Features

Africa backs new body to boost knowledge management

A new foundation, supported by a number of African banks, will seek to promote the use of scientific knowledge across the continent.

8 May 2009 | EN | FR

Less talk more action on science, Africa urged

Knowledge must be converted into application if Africa is to cure its ills, a conference in Senegal has been told.

5 May 2009 | EN | FR