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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
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Source: Nature Biotechnology
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.
News and Features
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
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Source: IPS
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.
