International bodies are offering true research opportunities, but African funding is needed to prepare the ground, writes Linda Nordling.

Donors must work with African countries to provide crucial science infrastructure, argues S&T policy scholar Nicholas Michael Bashour.

Developing innovation systems, rather than technology transfer, can benefit small farmers and promote agricultural development in 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.