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Science & innovation policy: South-South cooperation

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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 | EN

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Collaboration requires a strong home base

Developing-world scientists should make every effort to pursue careers at home – and their governments should help them, says Mohamed Hassan.

14 May 2008 | EN | 中文

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Stable support needed for African malaria networks

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

14 May 2008 | EN

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China and India set the pace in South–South cooperation

Renewed political commitment means China and India could set the pace for bilateral South–South collaboration, say Purnima Rupal and Dinesh Abrol.

14 May 2008 | EN | 中文

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Guarding the Gulf of Mexico's valuable resources

Sustainable governance in the Gulf of Mexico calls for joint action by Cuba, Mexico and the United States, argues Jorge Brenner.

14 March 2008 | EN | ES

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The Muslim diaspora - from brain drain to brain gain?

Muslim countries should harness the talents of their huge diaspora and support collaboration between their expatriate and local scientists, says Munir Nayfeh.

3 October 2007 | EN | FR

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Private sector can help Islamic science

The Muslim world need not lag behind in science and technology. Abdalla Alnajjar looks at an initiative that is charting a new approach.

3 October 2007 | EN

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Academies as agents of change in the OIC

Science and innovation in the countries of the Organization of the Islamic Conference are woefully inadequate, but the tide can be turned, says Mohamed H.A. Hassan.

3 October 2007 | EN

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Homegrown science creates sense of community

Science and technology are the keys to bringing Africa closer together, says Mohamed H. A. Hassan.

Source: Science

29 June 2007 | EN | 中文

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When good neighbours become good collaborators

Asian scientists must work together to circumvent political tensions and produce high-quality research, says a Nature editorial.

Source: Nature

22 June 2007 | EN | 中文

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Middle East nuclear programmes could prove risky

Nuclear development in the Middle East could prove disastrous if intentions move away from peaceful programmes, says Jalil Roshandel.

Source: Middle East Times

30 March 2007 | EN | 中文

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How local knowledge can boost scientific studies

More should be done to strengthen ties between formal scientific research and informal grassroots innovations, says Anil Gupta.

15 March 2007 | EN

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Engineer of change: commissioning science for Africa

In the run-up to the African Union's January science summit, Julie Clayton interviews their commissioner for science and technology, Nadia Essayed.

25 October 2006 | EN

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Local leadership key to enhancing Africa's skills

David King argues Africa must drive the science and technology initiatives that pave its way to development.

Source: Science

20 October 2006 | EN

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Water in the Middle East: Science across borders

Despite regional unrest, Middle Eastern scientists are working together to manage precious water supplies, says Eric Pallant.

Source: Science

16 October 2006 | EN | 中文

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African S&T: lessons learnt from previous summits

Next year's African Union summit on science and technology is a real opportunity, says Alex Tindimubona, but leaders must debate openly and listen to the research community.

14 September 2006 | EN