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Science & Innovation Policy: Education

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A good educational system is essential to a country's technological progress, providing a base of technical professionals that can use science and technology to boost economic development.

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Opinions and Analysis

Sudanese university students South Sudan must turn its back on elitist education

South Sudan's prosperity depends on more public universities serving more students — and focussing on S&T, not humanities, says John A. Akec.

1 February 2012 | EN

Kenyan farmer selling vegetables How to nurture entrepreneurs and stimulate innovation

Open innovation is key to the success of iHub and can change the working culture of any community of innovators, says Linda Kamau.

25 January 2012 | EN

Policy Briefs

Woman selling fish in market, Zambia Improving access to ICTs for development

Learning from experience can help Zambia build on past successes in using ICTs and reach those most in need.

7 October 2011 | EN
Source: Panos London

Improving early childhood nutrition

Nutritional interventions can improve health, save lives and boost economic growth but only if implemented before the age of two.

20 January 2010 | EN
Source: International Food Policy Research Institute


News and Features

Escolares brasileños Brazil reducing racial inequity among students

Policies favouring black and mixed-race students in Brazil is closing the educational gap, but disadvantages still persist.

3 February 2012 | ES

Men with a solar panel in Tanzania The solar researchers aiming to light up Africa

Can a new network of African energy researchers lead the way on solar power for the continent? Christine Ottery finds out.

2 February 2012 | EN

Practical Guides

Interactive exhibit at Singapore Science Museum How to run a successful science outreach event

Advice for science educators on how to design and run an engaging science outreach event.

10 August 2010 | EN
Source: Institute of Research for Development (IRD)