Putting science
at the heart of development
New technologies could help end poverty by 2030
Scientific advances have a key role but the challenge is using them without harming sustainable development, says report.
See also: Post-2015 planning offers compelling messages for scientists
Access to research is crucial to strengthen the developing world's science base. But the high costs of journal subscriptions mean even prestigious institutes in poorer countries cannot afford the journals they need.
Opinions and Analysis
Latin American Radar: Riding the wave of open access
Latin America is embracing the free access movement in its scientific production, but there are structural and economic challenges, says Carla Almeida.
20 May 2013
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Open access is the future for Africa's science media
Brains Network editor Marc Mcilhone backs open sharing in the second article on how to support online science journalism in Africa.
Policy Briefs
Measuring progress on technology for development
The Rio+20 Secretariat's analysis of S&T trends and achievements since the 1992 Earth Summit points to ways of accelerating progress.
16 March 2012
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Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
News and Features
Free software to help develop business in Argentina
Argentinean companies and cooperatives have launched a free-software initiative to help develop products for public and private sectors.
13 May 2013
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UNESCO commits to support open access in Latin America
UNESCO has announced that it will support a number of initiatives aimed at boosting a culture of open access to science research in Latin America and the Caribbean.
23 April 2013
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Online platform to boost access to African stats
19 April 2013
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