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Editorials archive results 1-20 of 60 in South Asia
Time to coordinate science aid
Harmonising 'science for development' funding would make science aid more effective, benefiting both donors and recipients.
EDITORIAL | 27 November 2009 | EN
Spotlight on satellites for disaster management
Satellites can save lives from natural disasters but developing countries risk missing the opportunity through poor political support.
Clean technology as a public good
Clean technology to meet poor communities' needs must lie at the heart of any sustainable strategy to combat climate change.
SciDev.Net survey results: How are we doing?
The most recent SciDev.Net user survey offers valuable insights into how well we are meeting your needs.
UNESCO must reclaim science leadership
Will UNESCO's likely new head have the vision to deliver much-needed change in the organisation — especially in its science programmes?
The curse of policy-based evidence
Journalists and scientists must guard against policymakers using science to legitimise pre-chosen and politically-motivated policies.
Systems of innovation: Their time has come
Academics have long argued for developing countries to adopt "systems of innovation". Now it looks like politicians have got the message.
Reducing forest emissions needs good science
The climate change debate offers a way to integrate forest management into development policy, but strategies must be informed by good science.
Beware scientific fundamentalism
Science journalists should aim to be "informed critics" of science, supporting its values but wary of backing everything said in its name.
The limits of science diplomacy
Using science for diplomatic purposes has obvious attractions and several benefits. But there are limits to what it can achieve.
The real 'two cultures' divide
An influential lecture on the cultural significance of science remains as relevant today as when it was delivered 50 years ago.
Swine flu: so far, so good
The prospects of a severe global swine flu pandemic appear to be diminishing. Informed reporting can take some of the credit.
How nanotech can meet the poor's water needs
Nanotechnology holds huge potential for supplying clean water to the world's poor, but many challenges must be overcome to realise it.
India's politicians are not talking science
India's general election is becoming a lost opportunity to set out a science policy for development.
EDITORIAL | 1 May 2009 | EN
Learning by doing: Experiences of writing for SciDev.Net
A survey of our contributors suggests improvements, but has also highlighted the challenges of science reporting in developing countries.
India's top science institute must now tackle social needs
The Indian Institute of Science is a shining example of how a developing country can do basic science, but it needs to link its research more to social needs.
EDITORIAL | 23 December 2008 | EN
Science: An anchor for the storm
Science and technology can contribute significantly to mitigating the impact of tropical cyclones.
Don't let price rises blow development off course
Commodity price rises are no substitute for long-term investment in infrastructure and capacity as a means of securing sustained development.
Chronic disease — a neglected priority
Governments and donors must find ways to tackle the rise in non-communicable disease, which can mean reassessing health priorities in developing nations.
Promises, promises …
More efforts are needed to hold the leaders of the G8 nations to commitments made at their annual summit meetings.
EDITORIAL | 11 July 2008 | EN
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