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Science & Innovation Policy: Science policy

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A growing number of developing countries are recognising that the way in which governments justify, manage and prioritise scientific research and development affects social development and economic growth.

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Opinions and Analysis

Academies have no-one to fear but themselves

Science academies in the developing world must engage with the real world if they want to influence policy.

28 November 2008 | EN

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.

24 November 2008 | EN | FR

More support needed for dryland farmers

7 November 2008 | EN | ??
Source: Business Daily Africa

China must use science and technology for development

3 November 2008 | EN | ??
Source: Science

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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
Source: Nature

Argentina signs yet more science cooperation agreements

New commitments with Germany and several African nations bring Argentina's tally on science cooperation agreements to around 100.

2 December 2008 | EN

Q&A: Clean technologies with Yvo de Boer

1 December 2008 | EN

UN climate chief calls for green technology 'revolution'

28 November 2008 | EN

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Information Services

Africa: Federal or regional science policy?

As African science ministers prepare to meet, Linda Nordling discusses prospects for continental programmes.