Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Acquiring foreign technologies through technology transfer can help developing countries progress both economically and socially. But, for real gains, it must be complemented by domestic technological efforts.
Opinions and Analysis
Africa Analysis: Seize the moment on climate tech
Africa must make sure its grassroots innovations can benefit from a new global green technology support mechanism, argues Linda Nordling.
Nuclear electricity: a fallen dream?
Nuclear power is no magic solution, argues Pervez Hoodbhoy — it's not safe, or cheap, and it leads to weapons programmes.
Policy Briefs
Mobilising local institutes to aid rural adaptation
Local institutions are key to helping rural smallholders mitigate and adapt to climate change.
22 April 2010
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Source: CGIAR Systemwide Program on Collective Action and Property Rights (CAPRi)
Fostering technological capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa
Manufacturers in sub-Saharan Africa need policy support at all levels if their technological capabilities are to catch up with other developing countries. Carlo Pietrobelli looks at problems and solutions.
1 November 2006
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News and Features
Latin American countries launch biomedicine network
Science institutions from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay are collaborating on the study of high-impact diseases in the region.
6 February 2012
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UN 'needs greater integration between science and policy'
A report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.
3 February 2012
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Engineers seek more recognition in Rio+20 goals
2 February 2012
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Pakistan to improve academia-industry links
27 January 2012
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