SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
Uruguay: Emigrated scientists to share knowledge
28 November 2008
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Information Services
Spotting empty promises
Tips on how to delve behind the gloss of grand science policy statements from Linda Nordling
Q&A: Tadataka Yamada
The executive director of the Gates Foundation talks unorthodox science and crazy ideas
