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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
Opinions and Analysis
Agriculture can adapt to climate change
Innovative agricultural technologies can produce crops that meet climate change challenges, says ICRISAT head William Dar.
20 November 2009
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Dengue-free Cuba an example to developing countries
Cuba has managed to stay free of dengue fever through locally-relevant research, say Maria G. Guzmán and Gustavo Kourí.
Health innovation requires a systems approach
17 November 2009
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Source: The Lancet
Policy Briefs
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
Working with foreign universities to build capacity
Sending students abroad and inviting in foreign institutions are both effective methods for boosting developing world higher education.
11 March 2009
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Source: OECD
News and Features
Q&A: Health systems innovation with Gill Samuels
Gill Samuels of the Global Forum for Health Research tells SciDev.Net why health innovation must include health systems research.
20 November 2009
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Colombia to increase 2010 science budget
The country's budget for science will increase by 67 per cent in 2010, with an emphasis on supporting new PhD students.
19 November 2009
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Arab world 'long way' from knowledge society
18 November 2009
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Sub-Saharan Africa News in brief: 4–18 November 2009
18 November 2009
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Practical Guides
Making science count in policy
Ideas on how scientists can make sure their research becomes part of the policymaking process.
1 October 2009
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Source: NERC
