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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Entrepreneurship — setting up new businesses — can stimulate innovation and invigorate local markets. But the challenge in developing countries is often finding forms of entrepreneurship that meet the needs of the poor.
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Opinions and Analysis
Biotech firms can thrive in the developing world
An Indian biotech firm shows how to balance health impact and financial return in the developing world, say Justin Chakma and colleagues.
We must nurture a new innovation politics
Adrian Ely and Kevin Urama call for a new politics of innovation built around diversity, poverty reduction and environmental sustainability.
African aquaculture can flourish with support
9 June 2010
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Indian science needs irreverence
3 May 2010
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Source: Science
News and Features
Argentina: US$17.5 million for technology companies
A new line of funding created by the Argentinean ministry of S&T seeks to boost innovation in the productive and scientific sectors.
26 August 2010
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Thailand invites private sector to guide public science
In a renewed effort to make science relevant, the Thai government has invited private sector input into scientists' research agendas.
11 August 2010
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Shift to applied research 'key to Africa's prosperity'
30 June 2010
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