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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?
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.
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.
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
Learning from failures in disaster response
The Myanmar cyclone and Chinese earthquake highlight the need for effective dissemination of information, both before and after a disaster.
Research collaboration: the case for better understanding
Successful efforts to implement effective South–South research collaboration require a better understanding of what works best and why.
S&T has vital role in sustainable farming
A recent report is a welcome analysis of modern agriculture's future, but it fails to adequately recognise the role of science and technology.
US election prospects raise hopes for science
Washington should use the new wave of optimism for science to drive policy-making rather than to boost political agendas.
Gates Foundation can't go it alone
Bill and Melinda Gates' forays into aid are to be welcomed, but they can only succeed alongside government involvement.
Turning the brain drain from threat to opportunity
Europe's recent bid to attract more skilled workers underlines developing countries' need for greater – not less – investment in their intellectual capital.
Equipping universities to join the war against poverty
Universities in developing countries should ditch the 'ivory tower' legacy of colonialism and enhance their links with the world outside.
'Biopiracy' requires reasoned treatment
The fight against biopiracy must embrace both legitimate science and social justice if biodiversity itself is not to suffer.
Scientific literacy for parliaments: an essential tool
Improving scientific literacy in developing countries' parliaments would boost sustainable development.
G8 needs more 'joined-up' thinking on science
At its global summit next week the G8 needs to build on the work of its predecessors, putting science and technology back at the heart of the international aid agenda.
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