Developing innovation systems for African agriculture
Developing innovation systems, rather than technology transfer, can benefit small farmers and promote agricultural development in Africa.
Source: Future Agricultures Consortium
9 July 2012 | EN
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Developing innovation systems, rather than technology transfer, can benefit small farmers and promote agricultural development in Africa.
Source: Future Agricultures Consortium
9 July 2012 | EN
Careful assessment and policies on genetically modified crops could contribute to agricultural development and food security.
Source: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
21 June 2012 | EN
Organising research into different types of knowledge can promote decision-making based on evidence from a range of sources.
Source: Overseas Development Institute
27 April 2012 | EN
The Rio+20 Secretariat's analysis of S&T trends and achievements since the 1992 Earth Summit points to ways of accelerating progress.
Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
16 March 2012 | EN
Technology and scientific research can help communities in the developing world build resilience to disasters.
Source: UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
29 February 2012 | EN
Scientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.
Source: Science
24 January 2012 | EN
Rio+20 is an opportunity to focus on harnessing scientific evidence and good governance to improve the management of water resources.
Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
22 November 2011 | EN
Learning from experience can help Zambia build on past successes in using ICTs and reach those most in need.
Source: Panos London
7 October 2011 | EN
Scientists can help smallholder farmers get more out of their crops in changing food markets.
Source: Science
1 September 2011 | EN
Scientific collaborations can build trust and facilitate progress in nuclear arms control and disarmament.
Source: The Royal Society
23 June 2010 | EN
Local institutions are key to helping rural smallholders mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Source: CGIAR Systemwide Program on Collective Action and Property Rights (CAPRi)
22 April 2010 | EN
Reforming biosafety regulations can provide poor farmers with better access to genetically modified crops.
Source: International Food Policy Research Institute
23 February 2010 | EN
Six key issues threaten the promise of climate finance made to the developing world at UN climate talks in Copenhagen.
Source: International Institute for Environment and Development
11 February 2010 | EN
Nutritional interventions can improve health, save lives and boost economic growth but only if implemented before the age of two.
Source: International Food Policy Research Institute
20 January 2010 | EN
Reducing the global burden of HIV/AIDS relies on increased funding, more research and targeted prevention strategies.
Source: Health Affairs
1 December 2009 | EN
An innovation systems approach to agricultural research can be better for sustainable development than a linear pipeline approach.
Source: IFPRI
22 May 2009 | EN
Sending students abroad and inviting in foreign institutions are both effective methods for boosting developing world higher education.
Source: OECD
11 March 2009 | EN
A four-step plan to help governments integrate adaptation to climate change into development planning and policy.
Source: IIED
11 December 2008 | EN
Advice for policymakers in southern Africa on how to improve pesticide use and reduce the risks they pose to human health and the environment.
Source: WAHSA
6 November 2008 | EN
South–South research collaboration can be a powerful strategy for boosting scientific capacity and achieving common goals. But it should not be embraced uncritically, says Athar Osama.