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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
Technology transfer is key to reaping nanotech benefits
Technology transfer is central to translating nanotechnology research into benefits for society, says Bai Chunli.
Time to turn words into deeds on health research
African ministers have committed themselves to a set of actions to boost health research in their countries. Now they must implement them.
Risk research needed for water nanotechnology
25 October 2007
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Source: Nature Nanotechnology
Developing country scientists must 'own' research
25 October 2007
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Source: Nature Immunology
Policy Briefs
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
Middle East's synchrotron runs short of funds
The Middle East's first synchrotron, which opened last month, still has to find US$19 million for its planned 2.5 GeV machine.
1 December 2008
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Q&A: Clean technologies with Yvo de Boer
Yvo de Boer, the UN climate chief, speaks to SciDev.Net about getting clean technology into the developing world.
1 December 2008
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UN climate chief calls for green technology 'revolution'
28 November 2008
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International cooperation to boost Peruvian S&T
20 November 2008
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