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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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
Cross-cultural partnerships must talk to build trust
Academic partnerships bring knowledge and drive economic growth, but success depends on good communications that build trust, says Tim Gore.
4 December 2008
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TWAS's silver anniversary — looking forward and back
Over 25 years, TWAS has fostered and celebrated science in the South. Jacob Palis looks back — and forward to the challenges ahead.
Africa needs research universities to fight poverty
1 August 2008
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News and Features
Innovate to accumulate
Emerging economies have shown how knowledge can be harnessed to fuel long-term development, writes Calestous Juma.
Kuwait unveils science and technology reform plan
Science and technology will play an important role in Kuwait's 2009–2014 development plan, with a government policy to transform the sector.
27 October 2008
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Egypt to host first Northern African nanotech centre
10 October 2008
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