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Science and Development Network
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
Africa Analysis: Taking control of science funding
African nations are increasingly taking control of their own science funding — but they must keep the money coming, writes Linda Nordling.
26 August 2010
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Brazil's lessons on science for development
Brazil must ensure its support for science becomes long-term commitment, not one restricted to the mandate of a particular government.
Ugandan science needs a ministry
5 May 2010
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Policy Briefs
Mobilising local institutes to aid rural adaptation
Local institutions are key to helping rural smallholders mitigate and adapt to climate change.
22 April 2010
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Source: CGIAR Systemwide Program on Collective Action and Property Rights (CAPRi)
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
News and Features
GM report adds twist to Peruvian defamation case
An unpublished report appears to back a scientist convicted of defamation after criticising a colleague's research on GM maize.
Colombia may fund science from tax on resources
If a reform of Colombia's constitution is approved, science research could receive more than US$250 million a year from a resource tax.
Practical Guides
How to report on science policy
Announcements about changes in science policy don't always tell the full story. Linda Nordling shows how to report the facts behind the spin.
