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Science & Innovation Policy: Gender

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In developing countries, women often suffer slow career progression, or even complete exclusion from scientific and technological activities. What policies and practices are being put in place to redress the balance?

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Opinions and Analysis

Modern biotech can help with weeding

Weeding, which causes problems for women in developing countries, can benefit from modern biotechnology, says Jonathan Gressel.

21 December 2009 | EN
Source: Nature Biotechnology

ripe coffee beans 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.

8 August 2008 | EN | 中文

Wanted: Imaginative Indian climate scientists

16 August 2007 | EN | 中文
Source: Business Standard


News and Features

Mary Anayango Oyunga Programme for women scientists brings research to the poor

African Women in Agriculture Research and Development is helping researchers bring the fruits of their labour to those who most need it.

17 August 2010 | EN
Source: IPS

Sakina Ali Call for more incentives for women in research

An international conference has heard calls for greater recognition of women scientists and their needs in developing world.

19 July 2010 | EN | ES | 中文