Putting science
at the heart of development
Regional partnerships and inter-sectoral agreements are improving skills, increasing scientific collaboration between developing countries and strengthening their collective political clout.
(Photo credit: USDA/Scott Bauer)
Opinions and Analysis
Abdus Salam's unfinished business
Abdus Salam used his genius to promote science in the developing world, but his legacy remains unfulfilled, says Athar Osama.
31 January 2013
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Building support for locally relevant climate tech
Climate Innovation Centers can promote clean technologies but need backing with a coordinated effort, says policy specialist Ambuj Sagar.
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)
Developing solutions for sustainable water management
Rio+20 is an opportunity to focus on harnessing scientific evidence and good governance to improve the management of water resources.
22 November 2011
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Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
News and Features
China-Africa joint medical research to deepen
China and Africa are working on plans to offer African scientists training, carry out joint research and transfer technology.
7 May 2013
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Nepal to generate electricity from waste
Nepal sees waste-to-energy projects as a way to meet energy demand and also manage waste.
3 May 2013
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Micro hydros can power rural Afghanistan, Nepal
28 March 2013
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Uruguay and Mexico grant US$1 million to joint science
7 March 2013
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