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Paving the way for tech transfer
A new UN body to advise nations on climate tech may break the deadlock in the long-running debate on transferring technology finds Joanna Carpenter.
FEATURE | 2 May 2013 | EN
After Chávez: the mixed legacy of revolutionary science
As presidential elections near in Venezuela, Andrea Small Carmona reports on the legacy of Hugo Chávez's socialist approach to science.
How science got a voice in the Philippine congress
In the upcoming elections, a political party representing science aims to retain its seat and continue to influence policy, reports Crispin Maslog.
FEATURE | 27 March 2013 | EN
Indian Science Congress tries to go inclusive in its 100th year
As the annual Indian Science Congress marks its centenary this month (3–7 January) the relevance of its present 'inclusive' form is being questioned, reports Archita Bhatta.
FEATURE | 3 January 2013 | EN
Guide and glossary to CBD
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has spawned a series of agreements and technical phrases.
Linking science and human rights: Facts and figures
S. Romi Mukherjee outlines human rights-based approaches to science, technology and development, and what they mean for policy and practice.
Promoting innovation in conflict relief
Innovations in relief technologies are vital in the world's complex conflict zones. But there are barriers to overcome, writes Imogen Mathers.
FEATURE | 20 September 2012 | EN
Q&A with Odenildo Sena on science in Amazonas
Odenildo Sena discusses Brazilian science policy and shares his views on the main challenges for pushing science in the Amazon region.
New CGIAR head explains his vision for the future
Frank Rijsberman speaks to Busani Bafana about his plans for the CGIAR Consortium and the importance of agricultural research investment.
FEATURE | 6 July 2012 | EN
Supporting grassroots innovation: Facts and Figures
Adrian Smith and colleagues explore grassroots innovations, their potential for development and challenges facing practitioners.
How innovation is flourishing at the grassroots
SciDev.Net reporters across the developing world describe exciting initiatives aimed at supporting innovation in local communities and remote areas.
Developing countries face up to synthetic biology challenges
As commercial synthetic biology production gathers speed, there are growing calls for greater regulation, reports Yojana Sharma.
Can technology rescue women farm workers from drudgery?
Interest is growing in tools and innovations that can ease the workload imposed on women farm workers, report M Sreelata and Naomi Antony.
FEATURE | 12 April 2012 | EN
Lagos puts innovation high on its agenda
The state of Lagos has set up an advisory council to guide it towards becoming an innovation hub for West Africa. Emeka Johnkingsley reports.
FEATURE | 1 March 2012 | EN
Q&A: Princess Sumaya on science after the Arab Spring
Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan talks to SciDev.Net about hopes for science in the Middle East, science diplomacy and the role of women scientists.
Q&A: Philippe Mawoko on Africa's new science observatory
Philippe Mawoko, the first head of the African science observatory currently under construction in Equatorial Guinea, speaks to SciDev.Net about the new institution.
FEATURE | 29 July 2011 | EN
Rebuilding Mexico's science and technology capacity
Can recent policies and new programmes tackle Mexico's serious shortage of homegrown science and technology? Cecilia Rosen finds out.
Tough times for Zimbabwe's science minister
Munyaradzi Makoni explains how an economic crisis and a brain drain have created problems for Zimbabwe's science minister, Heneri Dzinotyiweyi.
FEATURE | 8 April 2011 | EN
Q&A: Calestous Juma and African innovation
Harvard globalisation professor Calestous Juma talks to SciDev.Net about how to get Africa's wealth of innovation making an impact.
Tweaking technology for the bottom four billion
With a bit of imagination, technologies can be made cheap enough for the poor, but investors are needed, finds Kafil Yamin.
FEATURE | 30 July 2010 | EN
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