Putting science
at the heart of development
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
Our model shows how physics can boost development
A successful model for making more out of physics for development is ready to roll out to others, writes Dipali Bhatt-Chauhan.
12 December 2012
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Islam Analysis: Demand-driven innovation in Pakistan
Despite some success in science, Pakistan underachieves because it lacks structures for commercial innovation, says Athar Osama.
15 November 2012
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Public libraries — an underused resource for development
23 August 2012
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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)
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
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Source: IFPRI
News and Features
Lower birth rates linked to economic opportunity
Lower birth rates are driven by economic development and factors such as education for women and a diversified workforce, says a study.
4 June 2013
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Peru issues bill to repatriate scientists
Peru is discussing a legislation to promote the return of scientists working abroad, but colleagues in the country have expressed misgivings.
27 May 2013
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Islamic states agree new plan for science
31 December 2012
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