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The Millennium Development Goals, aimed at halving poverty by 2015, form a blueprint for international action to tackle the world's main development challenges.
Opinions and Analysis
UN over-regulation inhibits new biotechnologies
The UN is inhibiting innovation through over-regulation of new biotechnologies, argues Henry I. Miller.
13 February 2008
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Source: World Politics Review
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Market approach to aid 'means death for millions'
Even though aid alone can't solve all Africa's problems, it underpins a burgeoning number of success stories, argues DATA's Jamie Drummond.
News and Features
UK boosts application and communication of research
The UK government has launched a new strategy to help developing countries apply technology to the needs of the poor.
23 April 2008
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Fund health systems, not projects, say researchers
Countries should follow Tanzania and invest in health systems, rather than projects, to meet the MDGs, say researchers.
UK chief: Science 'central to development strategy'
2 August 2007
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