Governments in the Middle East and North Africa are recognising the links between the uprisings and science for development, says Bothina Osama.

A consultation with science policy stakeholders in Asia–Pacific throws up tensions between research priorities that link to science governance.

Co-hosting the world's largest radio telescope raises South Africa's scientific standing. But it must also help meet the country's social needs.

The UN organisation with responsibility for science should embrace its role in tackling poverty — not keep it at arm's length.

Ensuring science is conducted with integrity requires a supportive culture, not draconian rules and sanctions.

Brazil must ensure its support for science becomes long-term commitment, not one restricted to the mandate of a particular government.

Even focused research will not deliver agricultural progress unless donors also help join up links in the development chain.

With higher education returning to the aid agenda, SciDev.Net examines the successes, challenges and lessons to be learnt.

Universities in developing countries should ditch the 'ivory tower' legacy of colonialism and enhance their links with the world outside.

Improving scientific literacy in developing countries' parliaments would boost sustainable development.

Disagreement on how to create collaborative centres of excellence in Africa could weaken the continent's efforts for scientific revival.