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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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
Bringing agriculture and health back together
Agriculture and health experts must work together to tackle disease, poverty and malnutrition, says development expert Jeff Waage.
Biotech firms can thrive in the developing world
An Indian biotech firm shows how to balance health impact and financial return in the developing world, say Justin Chakma and colleagues.
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
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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
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Source: IFPRI
News and Features
Indonesia, US team up for biodiversity research centre
A centre for Indonesian biodiversity has been set up with funding from the US, as part of a science partnership between the two nations.
Pakistan's science minister attacks funding cuts
Pakistan's science budget has been cut by more than a third compared with last year, with several ministries that fund science affected.
31 August 2010
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