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Sub-Saharan Africa must improve its scientific and technological capacity if it is to boost socio-economic development. But experts disagree on how to improve this capacity.
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Opinions and Analysis
Africa Analysis: Federal or regional science policy?
Last year's row between two pan-African policy bodies is feeding a split between regional and federal approaches to science, says Linda Nordling.
Africa analysis: Where next for South African science?
Linda Nordling reflects on what the future holds for South African researchers following the resignation of former president Thabo Mbeki.
Back to basics for malaria research
13 October 2008
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Source: Nature
Policy Briefs
Fostering technological capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa
Manufacturers in sub-Saharan Africa need policy support at all levels if their technological capabilities are to catch up with other developing countries. Carlo Pietrobelli looks at problems and solutions.
1 November 2006
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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.
Key African countries 'not keeping health research promises'
Many countries have failed to invest sufficiently in health research since pledging to do so four years ago, but others have progressed.
Mozambique to launch science parks for development
29 October 2008
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