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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
A good educational system is essential to a country's technological progress, providing a base of technical professionals that can use science and technology to boost economic development.
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Opinions and Analysis
Innovation's development opportunities
Shared problems, new technology and better communication all mean innovation is ready to drive development, say Gordon Conway and Jeff Waage.
Bridging the digital divide through open access
Kenyan researcher Joseph Juma Musakali asks what African research institutes can do to exploit the open access movement.
Africans need earthquake education
11 November 2009
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Debating Pakistan's higher education overhaul
15 October 2009
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Source: Nature
Policy Briefs
Improving early childhood nutrition
Nutritional interventions can improve health, save lives and boost economic growth but only if implemented before the age of two.
20 January 2010
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Source: International Food Policy Research Institute
Working with foreign universities to build capacity
Sending students abroad and inviting in foreign institutions are both effective methods for boosting developing world higher education.
11 March 2009
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Source: OECD
News and Features
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
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Source: Nature
Backing grows for African research chairs
Leading organisations have expressed support for a scheme to fund 1,000 senior research positions in Africa's universities.
Pakistan's young scientists recognised in new academy
11 February 2010
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Chemistry course for school teachers 'a success'
8 February 2010
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