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.
Source: IPS
17 August 2010 | EN
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Q&A: Closing the gender gap
Prudence Mutowo, winner of a 2006 L'Oreal UNESCO fellowship, speaks to SciDev.Net about her experiences as a woman in science.
30 April 2008 | EN
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Shifting balance: gender and science in Latin America
In Latin America, women are overtaking men in several fields of scientific research, but few occupy senior decision-making roles, reports Paula Leighton.
13 August 2006 | ES
Village India: untouched by the science boom
The dramatic scientific advances enjoyed by India's urban elite have passed the country's rural poor by, reports T. V. Padma.
15 May 2006 | EN
One woman’s goals for Tunisian science
Zohra Ben Lakhdar leads by example in showing how Tunisians can join the science community by persevering — regardless of gender.
Source: Science
2 December 2005 | EN
Female leaders protect local knowledge in South Africa
Female traditional leaders in South Africa are leading an initiative to protect and sustainably exploit the country's indigenous knowledge, reports Emmanuel Koro.
Source: IslamOnline
20 July 2005 | EN
An easier ride for women researchers in Pakistan
Ehsan Masood describes the changes that are making it easier for women in Pakistan to pursue careers in science.
Source: Nature
3 February 2005 | EN
Science fails to lure Bhutanese girls
Gopilal Acharya examines factors affecting the reluctance of girls in Bhutan to study or pursue careers in science.
Source: Keunsel Online
21 June 2004 | EN
