SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Government policy plays an essential role in promoting innovation and harnessing it for economic growth and social development.
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Opinions and Analysis
Rwanda looks to S&T to speed development
Science and technology minister Professor Romain Murenzi says science and technology will be at the heart of Rwanda's development strategies.
11 June 2009
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The real 'two cultures' divide
An influential lecture on the cultural significance of science remains as relevant today as when it was delivered 50 years ago.
Support Kenyan researchers to innovate more
7 April 2009
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Source: Business Daily Africa
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
Building science, technology and innovation policies
How can developing countries construct national science, technology and innovation policies to enhance their development? This policy brief provides a guide to the issues involved.
1 May 2005
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News and Features
Kenya, South Africa, Tunisia top innovation poll
A report on African competitiveness has revealed Kenya, South Africa and Tunisia to be the continent's top innovators.
17 June 2009
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Q&A: Tadataka Yamada and wild science ideas
The executive director of the Gates Foundation tells SciDev.Net why he is throwing conventional research proposals into the bin.
Honduras 'must push for more research'
28 May 2009
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Source: La Tribuna
Practical Guides
How to report on science policy
Announcements about changes in science policy don't always tell the full story. Linda Nordling shows how to report the facts behind the spin.
