Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Science education holds key to prosperity in South Sudan
Elite education won't suit South Sudan — the young country needs more public universities and a focus on teaching S&T, says university vice chancellor John A. Akec.
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Rising sun
A research network hopes to build the African solar power sector through science, education and capacity building.
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Africa: get collaborating locally
Measures of 'collaboration distance' show that researchers in many developing regions are reducing their ties with the West — but not in Africa, says Linda Nordling.
News
Wikipedia to be free on mobiles in Africa, Middle East
Access to the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia will be free from mobile phones for Orange customers in Africa and the Middle East.
13 February 2012
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Software apps for African farmers win prizes
Software applications, or apps, that help solve East African farmers' climate problems have received cash prizes in the Apps4Africa competition.
8 February 2012
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Monitoring software may help stabilise food prices
1 February 2012
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Features
The solar researchers aiming to light up Africa
Can a new network of African energy researchers lead the way on solar power for the continent? Christine Ottery finds out.
2 February 2012
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Moving beyond aid to set the global health agenda
An international meeting aims to shake up donor−recipient relations in a quest for more enduring health gains, reports Beverly Petersen Stearns.
Editorial
How not to move forward on achieving sustainability
A new intergovernmental panel would not be the best way of tackling the multifaceted challenges of sustainable development.
Opinions
Support community mapping for climate adaptation
Improving access to information technology can help communities assess their own vulnerability and boost local planning, says John Waugh.
Research needed to tackle neglected disease uncertainties
The revised malaria death toll suggests a need for research into uncertainties in controlling neglected tropical diseases, says Mark Booth.
7 February 2012
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Source: New Statesman
Africa Analysis: Collaborating too far from home
2 February 2012
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South Sudan must turn its back on elitist education
1 February 2012
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