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Science & Innovation Policy: Capacity building

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Developing scientific skills and infrastructure is the first step towards improving a country's ability to use science and technology to promote sustainable development.

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Opinions and Analysis

A Tanzanian lab technician is shown malaria strains down a microscope Time to coordinate science aid

Harmonising 'science for development' funding would make science aid more effective, benefiting both donors and recipients.

27 November 2009 | EN

'Innovation cooperation' to meet climate challenges

Climate talks must move from technology transfer to 'innovation cooperation' to develop and deploy technologies effectively, says Ambuj Sagar.

26 November 2009 | EN

Policy Briefs

Working with foreign universities to build capacity

Sending students abroad and inviting in foreign institutions are both effective methods for boosting developing world higher education.

11 March 2009 | EN
Source: OECD

Putting adaptation at the heart of development

A four-step plan to help governments integrate adaptation to climate change into development planning and policy.

11 December 2008 | EN
Source: IIED


News and Features

A shopping list for nuclear energy skills

What do a country's universities need to support a large-scale nuclear industry? One group in South Africa is trying to find out.

27 November 2009 | EN

Arab world 'long way' from knowledge society

More funding and freedoms are needed if the Arab world is to reach its goal of becoming a knowledge-based society, a report finds.

18 November 2009 | EN


Information Services

Missed the Global Health Forum 2009?

Our blog, by SciDev.Net columnist Priya Shetty, will fill you in, as will our interview with the Global Forum's Gill Samuels