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Science & Innovation Policy: R&D

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How can developing countries use research and development to accelerate their socio-economic progress? The answer lies in establishing policies to originate, acquire, assimilate, adapt and diffuse new knowledge.

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Opinions and Analysis

Universities should invest in neglected tropical diseases

Sandeep P. Kishore and colleagues call on universities to focus on research for neglected tropical diseases.

4 March 2010 | EN
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases

Africa Analysis: Continent's science plan needs refocus

Africa's continental science plan still isn't coordinating donor funding. Will a new AMCOST chair meet the challenge, asks Linda Nordling.

26 February 2010 | EN | FR

Policy Briefs

Policies to tackle HIV/AIDS

Reducing the global burden of HIV/AIDS relies on increased funding, more research and targeted prevention strategies.

1 December 2009 | EN
Source: Health Affairs

Innovation systems for agricultural development

An innovation systems approach to agricultural research can be better for sustainable development than a linear pipeline approach.

22 May 2009 | EN
Source: IFPRI


News and Features

China must boost its global science impact, study finds

China's global science influence is failing to match its increased investment in science, say researchers.

9 March 2010 | EN | 中文

African men in fishing boat Network will bolster African fisheries research

Africa has launched a university network to strengthen its fisheries sector through improved research and increased collaboration.

26 February 2010 | EN