Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Networks of scientists — and science journalists — are springing up across the developing world in an attempt to raise awareness and promote informed decision-making on key issues, from climate change to education.
(Photo credit: USAID/Rzurba)
Opinions and Analysis
Why we need Sustainable Development Goals
Rio+20 must launch SDGs to guide countries through complex development challenges, argues Colombian ministry official Paula Caballero Gómez.
24 May 2012
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Scientists can play a key role in wetland diplomacy
Conflicts over shared water resources could be mitigated through science-based environmental cooperation, argue Saleem Ali and Pamela Griffin.
23 May 2012
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Source: OurWorld 2.0
Policy Briefs
Measuring progress on technology for development
The Rio+20 Secretariat's analysis of S&T trends and achievements since the 1992 Earth Summit points to ways of accelerating progress.
16 March 2012
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Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
Building resilience to disasters
Technology and scientific research can help communities in the developing world build resilience to disasters.
29 February 2012
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Source: UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
News and Features
Southern Africa and Australasia to share SKA
South Africa and Australia will both host components of the world's most powerful radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array.
25 May 2012
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Egypt activates high speed data link for researchers
High speed Internet has been introduced in Egyptian universities, but many researchers are still unaware of how to best make use of it.
24 May 2012
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Tunisia deal with India opens developing country links
21 May 2012
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Science academies urge action on environmental issues
14 May 2012
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Practical Guides
Navigating science PR in African institutions
Guidance on how science media officers can put African science on the map with balanced and effective reporting.
23 December 2011
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Source: Wellcome Trust
