SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
Opinions and Analysis
Research ethics must still apply in disaster zones
Disaster research can help future interventions, but urgency should never excuse exploitation of survivors, says Athula Sumathipala.
China's HIV openness a positive start
China's improved accessibility to HIV/AIDS statistics is a good start to the disease's control in the country, says an editorial in Nature.
Voluntary co-operation can work on global problems
15 September 2008
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Source: IISD/MEA Bulletin
Policy Briefs
Opportunities and challenges in South–South collaboration
South–South research collaboration can be a powerful strategy for boosting scientific capacity and achieving common goals. But it should not be embraced uncritically, says Athar Osama.
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
Egypt to host first Northern African nanotech centre
A partnership between Egypt and IBM will establish the first regional nanotechnology research centre in Cairo.
10 October 2008
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Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 26 September–8 October
Colonial cities helped HIV jump to humans, African GM sorghum granted trials, Ugandan minister denies vaccine fund embezzlement, and more.
8 October 2008
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Zambia's molecular biology lab ' fully functioning' at last
7 October 2008
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Europe backs African research grants project
6 October 2008
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Practical Guides
Spotting fraudulent claims in science
How do journalists know if a scientist's claim is true? Julie Clayton helps reporters check the quality of claims, and spot the fraudsters.
Information Services
Opening the debate on Indian patent bill
Is India being too hasty in drafting a new law to increase university patenting?
Linking science to policy: the priorities
Read the main results of an international survey of science/policy linkages, and an editorial on their implications
