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New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
Opinions and Analysis
Kenyan education should embrace nanotechnology
Kenya should establish a nanotechnology curriculum to get ahead of the game, say Macharia Waruingi and Jean Njoroge.
6 June 2008
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Source: Business Daily Africa
G8 should support high-speed web access in Africa
Calestous Juma argues that G8 countries should support provision of cheap, fast Internet access in Africa — particularly to universities.
Risk research needed for water nanotechnology
25 October 2007
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Source: Nature Nanotechnology
News and Features
South Asia News in brief: 11–23 July 2008
Science education in Bangladesh needs an overhaul, switching to natural gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions, antibodies provide immunity to filariasis, and more.
23 July 2008
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Nanotech risk concerns 'must be addressed'
The lack of knowledge about nanotechnology risks must be addressed, a leading expert of the European Commission has warned.
22 July 2008
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Brazil harnesses space tech to monitor deforestation
22 July 2008
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Developing countries tap into text messaging
21 July 2008
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Source: BBC Online
