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Editorials archive results 1-14 of 14 in Science & Innovation Policy and African science policy
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.
Japan integrates aid and scientific cooperation
Japan is the latest country to give scientific cooperation with developing countries a higher profile in its foreign aid policies.
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
Lawmakers need good scientific information too
Getting science into policymaking is challenging — but a recent workshop for African parliamentary researchers suggested new ways forward.
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
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.
Investing in science: a cautionary tale
A growing consensus on the need for more science and technology in development policies must not be allowed to create excessive expectations.
EDITORIAL | 22 February 2007 | EN
Africa's scientific revolution must start at the roots
If Africa is to build a sustainable science and technology infrastructure, it needs more than just enthusiastic promises from heads of state.
EDITORIAL | 1 February 2007 | EN
Hard choices in Africa's bid for scientific excellence
Disagreement on how to create collaborative centres of excellence in Africa could weaken the continent's efforts for scientific revival.
EDITORIAL | 14 December 2006 | EN
Where do scientists fit into Africa's science plans?
Defining an appropriate policy-making role for Africa's scientific community requires a careful balance between 'science push' and 'demand pull'.
EDITORIAL | 25 October 2006 | EN
Funding African science – an invitation for ideas
Building an effective and accountable way to fund science and technology across Africa is a major challenge facing the region’s leaders and scientific communities. You are invited to join the debate.
EDITORIAL | 5 September 2006 | EN
African science: now is the time to deliver
Next January, the heads of member states of the African Union will meet to discuss science and technology in what will be a unique opportunity to support the continent's scientific renaissance.
EDITORIAL | 16 June 2006 | EN
G8 leaders must help African science help itself
Many African leaders now accept that science and technology have key roles to play in achieving their development goals. The industrialised world must support their efforts to translate this insight into action, says John Mugabe.
EDITORIAL | 1 July 2005 | EN
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