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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?
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.
Zimbabwe: Hope in a time of cholera
Zimbabwe's new science minister faces a daunting task in rebuilding his country's scientific capacity. He deserves all the help he can get.
EDITORIAL | 20 February 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.
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.
Lawmakers need good scientific information too
Getting science into policymaking is challenging — but a recent workshop for African parliamentary researchers suggested new ways forward.
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
Time to turn words into deeds on health research
African ministers have committed themselves to a set of actions to boost health research in their countries. Now they must implement them.
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.
Science for development needs stable base in 2008
Developing countries need economic stability and social inclusion to develop — both of which are in jeopardy in Kenya and Pakistan as 2008 dawns.
EDITORIAL | 3 January 2008 | EN
Now it's up to Africa
Delay in the implementation of Africa's plan of action for science and technology suggests commitment to act does not yet go deep enough.
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Missed the Global Health Forum 2009?
Our blog, by SciDev.Net columnist Priya Shetty, will fill you in, as will our interview with the Global Forum's Gill Samuels
Just add water
Policymakers must improve water storage to help developing countries adapt to climate change
One per cent for science?
Is Africa meeting its commitment to one per cent of GDP for science by 2010?
