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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
Africa must prepare now for malaria vaccine
African countries must set money aside for malaria vaccines now, and hire business leaders to run control programmes, says Tom Egwang.
20 August 2008
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Don't let price rises blow development off course
Commodity price rises are no substitute for long-term investment in infrastructure and capacity as a means of securing sustained development.
Africa needs research universities to fight poverty
1 August 2008
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Brain drain in Guatemala 'serious'
29 July 2008
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Source: El Periódico
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
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Argentinean scientists to lecture in schools
The Argentinean ministries of science and education have launched a scheme where scientists will talk to schoolchildren about their work.
20 August 2008
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Afghan agriculture: Dropping the poppy habit
Afghan farmers are weaning themselves off illegal poppy cultivation and branching out into other crops, reports T. V. Padma.
20 August 2008
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US voucher system to boost tropical disease drugs
14 August 2008
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Source: Intellectual Property Watch
Mexico: Technology research 'lagging'
13 August 2008
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Source: Excelsior Online
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.
