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As African governments begin to increase their spending on research and development, there is a growing recognition that science and technology is essential to promoting economic growth.
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Opinions and Analysis
Africa Analysis: Federal or regional science policy?
Last year's row between two pan-African policy bodies is feeding a split between regional and federal approaches to science, says Linda Nordling.
Africa analysis: Where next for South African science?
Linda Nordling reflects on what the future holds for South African researchers following the resignation of former president Thabo Mbeki.
Science the key to solving Africa's problems
14 October 2008
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Source: The New Times
News and Features
Delay to intellectual property plan for Africa
African science leaders say an intellectual property blueprint will not work in its current form.
4 December 2008
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AU takes controversial lead in African S&T programmes
A move by the African Union to coordinate science and technology in the region signals some cooperation between two key bodies.
3 December 2008
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Mbeki's HIV/AIDS policies 'caused 365,000 deaths'
26 November 2008
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Source: International Herald Tribune
