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Sub-Saharan Africa must improve its scientific and technological capacity if it is to boost socio-economic development. But experts disagree on how to improve this capacity.
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Opinions and Analysis
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.
African Green Revolution is possible
World Food Prize winner Gebisa Ejeta argues that, with the right support, Africa can achieve its long-awaited Green Revolution.
15 February 2010
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Policy Briefs
Fostering technological capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa
Manufacturers in sub-Saharan Africa need policy support at all levels if their technological capabilities are to catch up with other developing countries. Carlo Pietrobelli looks at problems and solutions.
1 November 2006
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News and Features
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
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Africa plans leap into drug R&D
African ministers and researchers meet this week to set out how to ensure the continent's drug research and development meets its needs.
18 February 2010
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