Budgetary constraints and political apathy have resulted in poor science communication in India, says Archita Bhatta.

As the annual Indian Science Congress marks its centenary this month (3–7 January) the relevance of its present 'inclusive' form is being questioned, reports Archita Bhatta.

Science academies across South Asia and Africa are advocating for better science education and gender equity, reports T. V. Padma.

Science journalism in Africa is making remarkable progress, with widespread improvements in the quality and quantity of science in the media, reports Esther Nakkazi.

Making access to science a human right is a worthy goal, but how can it be enshrined? And will it really deliver? Jan Piotrowski investigates.

S. Romi Mukherjee outlines human rights-based approaches to science, technology and development, and what they mean for policy and practice.

Innovations in relief technologies are vital in the world's complex conflict zones. But there are barriers to overcome, writes Imogen Mathers.

Science cafés — where scientists talk to local people at popular meeting places — are gaining popularity in Africa, as Esther Nakkazi reports.

Aid innovators are calling for more interaction with research and development communities, ahead of World Humanitarian Day, reports Imogen Mathers.

Promises made at previous summits have not delivered enough protection for the oceans — campaigners are pushing for better results from Rio+20, writes Prime Sarmiento.

Shamba Shape-Up, a Kenyan reality TV show, is helping farmers improve the condition and productivity of their farms.

The Okavango Research Institute is drawing on African and international expertise to tackle challenges in a broad range of disciplines.

India dreams of becoming a scientific powerhouse, but challenges lie ahead, including complex bureaucracy.

Philippe Mawoko, the first head of the African science observatory currently under construction in Equatorial Guinea, speaks to SciDev.Net about the new institution.

As the UN Millennium Development Goals are scrutinised in New York, SciDev.Net finds out what — if anything — science has contributed.

Debate between locals and scientists is all the rage in Uganda — and the discussions are being taken to the next generation too.

Twenty-five years after TWAS was set up, Yojana Sharma examines whether it is any nearer to achieving its ambitious goals

Christina Scott reports on recent efforts by South African science communicators to build a culture of science in their country.

Luisa Massarani reports on how science journalism in Brazil is being drastically reduced but the wider world of Brazilian science communication is booming.