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A good decade – but much more to do
There have been notable successes in science for development over the past decade but still insufficient follow-through for key commitments.
EDITORIAL | 22 December 2009 | EN | ES | 中文 | Relevance: 39.86%
Scientist in line for top US aid job
President Obama's nominee for the top job at USAID may use his background to redirect the aid focus onto agriculture.
US fund aims to boost Islamic technology
The United States has launched a fund to promote Islamic technology, the latest step in fulfilling President Obama's promises to the region.
Obama appointee could boost US–developing world relations
A nomination by US president Barack Obama has the potential to strengthen his country's relations with the developing world.
Obama vows to boost science ties with Muslim world
Barack Obama has outlined a commitment to improving science and technology relations with Muslim communities around the world.
Who will be the next head of UNESCO?
Electing a new UNESCO director-general could be a turning point for its science, but can the candidates meet the challenge?
Media and government to blame for Egypt swine flu chaos
Blame for the turmoil in Egypt over swine flu can be laid squarely at the feet of the media and politicians, says Nadia El-Awady.
Africa Analysis: Global finance crisis will hit grants
The global financial crisis may soon make external funding much harder to get, warns Linda Nordling.
Revised laws 'could promote biopiracy' in Peru
Peru has modified its intellectual property laws to bolster a trade deal with the US — but critics say the move could encourage biopiracy.
Future US–Africa collaborations 'more promising'
US–Africa science collaborations over the next decade should be more fruitful, thanks to shared policy interests, a key expert has said.
NEWS | 13 January 2009 | EN | Relevance: 73.59%
2009: Will a crisis turn into an opportunity?
Science can help developing countries facing commodity-price and climate turmoil: the biggest challenge is how to ensure it does.
EDITORIAL | 9 January 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文 | Relevance: 44.19%
Obama brings internationalist outlook to US science
The world's poor are likely to benefit from key science-related appointments in the president-elect's administration.
Obama 'should double global health spending'
The US Institute of Medicine says global health — and health research — should become central to US foreign policy.
Obama's transition team raises hopes for developing world science
Two internationally minded scientists have joined the US president-elect's transition team, raising hopes for science in the developing world.
NEWS | 21 November 2008 | EN | ES | FR | 中文 | Relevance: 59.10%
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No GM eggplant here
India won't be growing GM aubergine until everyone is convinced it is safe, says the government
New ways to fund R&D
A WHO group did support radical ways of increasing disease R&D, argues a member
Ending the scourge of diarrhoea
A vaccine against rotavirus works even in developing country conditions
India gets organised on climate research
India plans to fill a climate "knowledge gap" with its new network
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Networking needs
Professional societies springing up across Africa need funds and enthusiasm to networking to succeed
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