Launching your own satellite — the pros and cons
Developing nations are building their own satellites despite freely available Western data. Do the gains outweigh the costs, asks Tatum Anderson.
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Makerere University: Rebuilding a reputation
Fostering a research culture has put Uganda's Makerere University back on its feet and is inspiring others, says Peter Wamboga-Mugirya.
Q&A: Mozambique's science for the people
Mozambique's science and technology minister, Venâncio Massingue, tells SciDev.Net how he hopes to ensure that science benefits everyone.
29 October 2008 | EN
Science in Africa: decision time at the summit
As the AU Summit approaches, Michael Cherry explores the issues up for discussion and the likely outcomes.
Source: Nature
