Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Acquiring foreign technologies through technology transfer can help developing countries progress both economically and socially. But, for real gains, it must be complemented by domestic technological efforts.
Opinions and Analysis
How research for agricultural innovation works best
Farming projects must be able to access research at any point along the innovation trajectory, say Rasheed Sulaiman V. and colleagues.
16 May 2012
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Successful innovation depends on engaging the grassroots
Technological innovation can't be imposed on poor people — they must be engaged to select ideas that suit their lives, writes Lawrence Gudza.
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)
Mobilising local institutes to aid rural adaptation
Local institutions are key to helping rural smallholders mitigate and adapt to climate change.
22 April 2010
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Source: CGIAR Systemwide Program on Collective Action and Property Rights (CAPRi)
News and Features
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
Tunisia has launched a mission to work with developing countries by agreeing to cooperate with India in biotechnology and medicine.
21 May 2012
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Splits remain over draft Rio+20 conclusions
18 May 2012
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Egypt to test multi-purpose power units
11 May 2012
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