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Science & Innovation Policy: African science policy

As African governments begin to increase their spending on research and development, there is a growing recognition that science and technology is essential to promoting economic growth.

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Opinions and Analysis

Africa Analysis: Taking science to market

There are big plans afoot to get African science to the market place, but why wait for continent-wide resolutions, says Linda Nordling.

22 December 2008 | EN

Africa Analysis: Federal or regional science policy?

Last year's row between two pan-African policy bodies is feeding a split between regional and federal approaches to science, says Linda Nordling.

24 November 2008 | EN | FR


News and Features

Nigeria finally gets new health ministers

The Nigerian health ministry has appointed new ministers after a nine-month gap, while the old ministers face fraud charges.

2 January 2009 | EN

Southern African network to integrate S&T research

The Southern African Development Community will promote joint science and technology programmes with a regional science desk.

16 December 2008 | EN