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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

Mali woman farming Farmers 'jury' voices agricultural research concerns

Farmers in West Africa have asked for a broader scope to agricultural research, a focus on local crops and a better grasp of farmers' needs

27 January 2010 | EN | FR

Arab women scientists launch initiatives

An awards ceremony recognising Arab women scientists has enabled many to meet face-to-face for the first time.

7 October 2009 | EN | FR