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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Governance concerns a country's capacity to implement public policies and help coordinate the private sector. Effective governance is essential to developing sustainable science and technology policy.
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Opinions and Analysis
Kazakhstan must improve S&T infrastructure
Kazakhstan's president — who seeks to put S&T at the heart of development has been hindered by bureaucracy, says Glenn E. Schweitzer.
8 December 2008
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Source: Science
Academies have no-one to fear but themselves
Science academies in the developing world must engage with the real world if they want to influence policy.
Policy Briefs
Putting adaptation at the heart of development
A four-step plan to help governments integrate adaptation to climate change into development planning and policy.
11 December 2008
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Source: IIED
How governments can boost business R&D
An outline of the financial and non-financial instruments that developing country governments can use to boost technology-generating efforts in production enterprises.
News and Features
Nigeria finally gets new health ministers
The Nigerian health ministry has appointed new ministers after a nine-month gap, while the old ministers face fraud charges.
2 January 2009
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Indian patent bill ready for parliamentary scrutiny
Plans to present an Indian patent bill modelled on the Bayh-Dole Act have been postponed after the Mumbai terror attacks.
Petition launched for suspended South African water expert
5 December 2008
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