SciDev.Net

Last year's row between two pan-African policy bodies is feeding a split between regional and federal approaches to science, says Linda Nordling.

Dryland farmers deserve more support from governments, says ICRISAT director-general William Dar.

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

The White House science office must boost science and technology for international cooperation on many fronts, says Rodney W. Nichols.

Science and innovation continue to grow in developing countries, despite the current economic climate, says an editorial in Nature.

The global community must not forget countries suffering scientific stagnation, says TWAS executive director, Mohamed H. A. Hassan.

Linda Nordling reflects on what the future holds for South African researchers following the resignation of former president Thabo Mbeki.

Developing biomedical research in China poses a massive challenge, says Zhu Chen.

Relations between Cuba and the United States are hindering both countries' researchers, say Sergio Jorge Pastrana and Michael T. Clegg.

Science is the key to solving problems such as poverty, drought and famine in Africa, say Janez Potoaçnik and Jean-Pierre Ezin.

A new law to increase university patenting in India needs more research and public debate before being enacted, says Shamnad Basheer.

Pakistan's new government must continue to support science and technology, says an editorial in Nature.

Neglect of science and technology in African universities has been compounded by a failure to focus research on the continent's needs, says Mammo Muchie.

Scientists, not government, should lead efforts to explain the benefits and risks of modern technology, says Li Daguang.

Researchers' preference for publishing in globally recognised journals is skewing the direction of scientific inquiry away from local research, writes Priya Shetty.

For its own international credibility, Indian science must be seen to deal with scientific misconduct, says N. Raghuram.

Africa needs a Green Revolution, including local research into genetically engineered crops for small farmers, says Robert Paarlberg.

A regional strategy and a focus on capacity building would strengthen Gulf investments in S&T, say Wael K. Al-Delaimy and Hilal A. Lashuel.

Renewed political commitment means China and India could set the pace for bilateral South–South collaboration, say Purnima Rupal and Dinesh Abrol.

By tapping into the increase in developing country scientists, US innovators could reinforce their market positions, says G. Pascal Zachary.