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Local software can spur development, says UN report
Developing nations should fight piracy and improve ICT infrastructure to ensure strong local software sectors …
08/01/13
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Trust 'a major challenge' to agricultural biotechnology
Fears in Africa surrounding agri-biotech, resulting in its underutilisation, can be tackled by building trust and …
29/11/12
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Tree intercropping 'could save Africa's soils'
A review of agroforestry for food crops finds the benefits for raising soil quality and food yields to be …
20/11/12
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Africa 'needs to do more to boost innovation'
Africa and Europe should work together to make sure that Africa can stimulate innovation, a conference has heard.
31/05/12
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Botswana to develop policy to protect traditional knowledge
Botswana is developing a policy to document and safeguard traditional knowledge.
24/08/11
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Presidential award for Ugandan research stirs up debate
A presidential award for research into using the soapberry plant to kill mosquitoes has stirred up debate over …
29/06/11
Feature
Turning plants into pills in Kenya
Traditional healers are joining forces with plant chemists in Kenya to develop antimalarials isolated from plants, …
13/12/07
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African countries join the patent game
A scheme in Africa allowing countries to cooperate on patent applications means researchers can protect their …
10/10/07
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WIPO recognises developing world rights
The World Intellectual Property Organization has adopted a fresh agenda that recognises the rights and needs of …
04/10/07
Opinion
The Muslim diaspora - from brain drain to brain gain?
Muslim countries should harness the talents of their huge diaspora and support collaboration between their …
03/10/07
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