SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
As African governments begin to increase their spending on research and development, there is a growing recognition that science and technology is essential to promoting economic growth.
(Photo credit: WHO)
Opinions and Analysis
Africa Analysis: Continent's science plan needs refocus
Africa's continental science plan still isn't coordinating donor funding. Will a new AMCOST chair meet the challenge, asks Linda Nordling.
African Green Revolution is possible
World Food Prize winner Gebisa Ejeta argues that, with the right support, Africa can achieve its long-awaited Green Revolution.
15 February 2010
|
EN
Source: Science
News and Features
Egypt says it will propel African science agenda
As Egypt takes the helm of the African science council, AMCOST, it says it will sustain mounting support for science on the continent.
5 March 2010
|
EN
Science challenges in post-apartheid South Africa
The optimism felt by scientists at the fall of apartheid is fading as financial and social realities fail to match up to expectations.
18 February 2010
|
EN
Source: Nature
Africa plans leap into drug R&D
18 February 2010
|
EN
