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Poor countries need support to participate in genomics research, say Josefina Coloma and Eva Harris in PLoS Medicine.

CGIAR reforms take research decisions too far away, says Hartmann, director-general of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).

Encouraging cooperation and aligning interests is key to dealing with global challenges, say Brian Walker and colleagues.

Pilot projects in India and Nigeria point to possible benefits of a new approach to agricultural innovation, say Andy Hall and Susanna Thorp.

Agricultural researchers in the North and South must work together to help farmers boost crop yields, says agriculturalist Adel El-Beltagy.

After decades of so-so attempts to harness Africa's scientific diaspora, a model for collaboration remains elusive, says Linda Nordling.

Policymakers must think outside the box to strengthen clinical research networks for global health, says Harvard researcher Jeff Blander.

Should African governments be following the trend in appointing chief scientific advisors, asks Linda Nordling.

Regional clinical research networks provide timely evidence to help emerging health policy. They deserve more support, says Jimmy Whitworth.

African governments must invest in science training — but they don't have to go it alone, says Arlen Hastings.

Africa needs better universities, but is a pan-African university the way to go, asks Linda Nordling.

Academic partnerships bring knowledge and drive economic growth, but success depends on good communications that build trust, says Tim Gore.

Scientists can do more to ensure governments uphold human rights, say Leonard Rubenstein and Mona Younis.

Last year's row between two pan-African policy bodies is feeding a split between regional and federal approaches to science, says Linda Nordling.

Michael Greene reviews the ways in which regional scientific cooperation could promote peace in the Middle East.

Over 25 years, TWAS has fostered and celebrated science in the South. Jacob Palis looks back — and forward to the challenges ahead.

Relations between Cuba and the United States are hindering both countries' researchers, say Sergio Jorge Pastrana and Michael T. Clegg.

A regional strategy and a focus on capacity building would strengthen Gulf investments in S&T, say Wael K. Al-Delaimy and Hilal A. Lashuel.

African malaria research networks have helped scientists combat the disease, but they need more stable support and longer-term funding, says Thomas Egwang.

By tapping into the increase in developing country scientists, US innovators could reinforce their market positions, says G. Pascal Zachary.