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Government policy plays an essential role in promoting innovation and harnessing it for economic growth and social development.

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Opinions and Analysis

Military laser experiment Physics can help fuel economic growth

Physics is important for sustainable economic growth, says physicist Reza Mansouri.

11 November 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature

China researchers China must use science and technology for development

China will use science and technology to promote economic and social development, says the country's premier Wen Jiabao.

3 November 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: Science

Science on the rise, despite current economic climate

30 October 2008 | EN | ES | 中文
Source: Nature

Africa analysis: Where next for South African science?

24 October 2008 | EN | FR

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Policy Briefs

African female lab tech Building science, technology and innovation policies

How can developing countries construct national science, technology and innovation policies to enhance their development? This policy brief provides a guide to the issues involved.

1 May 2005 | EN

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News and Features

Argentina: S&T back on the development agenda

Following 40 years of persecution and governmental indifference, science and scientists are back on the Argentinian agenda.

2 December 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature

Uruguay: US$ 34 million for innovation technology

A loan from the Inter-American Development Bank will promote private innovation, graduate studies and science policy in Uruguay

22 November 2008 | ES

Innovate to accumulate

20 November 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature

Costa Rica launches Google innovation community

13 November 2008 | EN | ES

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Working relationships

Tim Gore argues that making academic partnerships work means good communications that build trust