Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Regional partnerships and inter-sectoral agreements are improving skills, increasing scientific collaboration between developing countries and strengthening their collective political clout.
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Time to turn words into deeds on health research
African ministers have committed themselves to a set of actions to boost health research in their countries. Now they must implement them.
27 June 2008 | EN
Gulf states should work together on research
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.
11 June 2008
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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.
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
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Southern collaboration 'key to adaptation', says climate scientist
To adapt to climate change developing countries must share knowledge and learn from each other, says a leading climate scientist.
12 June 2008
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22 May 2008
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