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Science & innovation policy: R&D in Africa

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Sub-Saharan Africa must improve its scientific and technological capacity if it is to boost socio-economic development. But experts disagree on how to improve this capacity.

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Opinions and Analysis

Africa should invest in GMOs for small farmers

Africa needs a Green Revolution, including local research into genetically engineered crops for small farmers, says Robert Paarlberg.

18 June 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: Harvard International Review

African researcher Time to abandon ratings for South African researchers

South Africa's rating system for researchers belongs to the past, but its administrators are reluctant to change, says Michael Cherry.

29 May 2008 | EN

Policy Briefs

Cotton processing factory in South Africa 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 | EN


News and Features

Ghana, Tanzania to benefit from new UK funding scheme

A UK-based trust will provide over US$6 million of funding for research projects based in Ghana and Tanzania.

11 July 2008 | EN

South–South industrial centre opens in Egypt

Egypt has set up a South–South cooperation centre to promote technology transfer and industrial development.

3 July 2008 | EN | 中文