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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
How can developing countries use research and development to accelerate their socio-economic progress? The answer lies in establishing policies to originate, acquire, assimilate, adapt and diffuse new knowledge.
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Opinions and Analysis
Pakistan must continue S&T support
Pakistan's new government must continue to support science and technology, says an editorial in Nature.
1 September 2008
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Source: Nature
Don't let price rises blow development off course
Commodity price rises are no substitute for long-term investment in infrastructure and capacity as a means of securing sustained development.
Policy Briefs
Opportunities and challenges in South–South collaboration
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.
Fostering technological capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa
Manufacturers in sub-Saharan Africa need policy support at all levels if their technological capabilities are to catch up with other developing countries. Carlo Pietrobelli looks at problems and solutions.
1 November 2006
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News and Features
Egypt to host first Northern African nanotech centre
A partnership between Egypt and IBM will establish the first regional nanotechnology research centre in Cairo.
10 October 2008
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'Reprioritise' genetic goals, developing nations told
Southern genomics researchers should focus on single-gene disorders affecting their people rather than lifestyle diseases, says a scientist.
Low-cost antimalarials 'on the horizon'
1 October 2008
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Information Services
Opening the debate on Indian patent bill
Is India being too hasty in drafting a new law to increase university patenting?
Linking science to policy: the priorities
Read the main results of an international survey of science/policy linkages, and an editorial on their implications
