Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Developing scientific skills and infrastructure is the first step towards improving a country's ability to use science and technology to promote sustainable development.
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Africa must prepare now for malaria vaccine
African countries must set money aside for malaria vaccines now, and hire business leaders to run control programmes, says Tom Egwang.
20 August 2008
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Don't let price rises blow development off course
Commodity price rises are no substitute for long-term investment in infrastructure and capacity as a means of securing sustained development.
1 August 2008
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Opportunities and challenges in South–South collaboration
South–South research collaboration can be a powerful strategy for boosting scientific capacity and achieving common goals. But it should not be embraced uncritically, says Athar Osama.
Sue Eckstein reviews existing schemes to build capacity in research ethics in developing countries, which range from sponsored academic degree programmes to tailored courses and one-off meetings.
1 June 2004
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Afghan agriculture: Dropping the poppy habit
Afghan farmers are weaning themselves off illegal poppy cultivation and branching out into other crops, reports T. V. Padma.
20 August 2008
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US launches centre for science diplomacy
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has launched a centre to promote science diplomacy and international understanding.
6 August 2008
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29 July 2008
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Source: El Nuevo Diario y El Caribe