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
China's universities need tough guidelines
A row between two senior scientists in China highlights the need for clearer guidelines on decision-making, says an editorial in Nature.
5 December 2008
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Cross-cultural partnerships must talk to build trust
Academic partnerships bring knowledge and drive economic growth, but success depends on good communications that build trust, says Tim Gore.
4 December 2008
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Academies have no-one to fear but themselves
28 November 2008 | EN
Policy Briefs
Reducing health and environmental risks of pesticides
Advice for policymakers in southern Africa on how to improve pesticide use and reduce the risks they pose to human health and the environment.
6 November 2008
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Source: WAHSA
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.
News and Features
Delay to intellectual property plan for Africa
African science leaders say an intellectual property blueprint will not work in its current form.
4 December 2008
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EU money to help Southern scientists compete for funding
African, Caribbean and Pacific scientists can for the first time get EU support for building resources to vie for international research funds.
AU takes controversial lead in African S&T programmes
3 December 2008
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Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 20 November–3 December
3 December 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.
