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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Developing countries' increasing efforts to become knowledge economies reflects a growing appreciation of knowledge as a source of competitiveness and of science innovation as critical to creating knowledge.
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Opinions and Analysis
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.
Africa needs research universities to fight poverty
Neglect of science and technology in African universities has been compounded by a failure to focus research on the continent's needs, says Mammo Muchie.
1 August 2008
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Gulf states should work together on research
11 June 2008
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Doctor drain: Don't make them stay
5 February 2008
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Source: PLoS Medicine
News and Features
Lebanon to reform science and technology policy
Lebanon's parliament has endorsed a plan to reform science and technology policy with a focus on human resource development and capacity building.
21 August 2008
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Genomic medicine sector 'needs government backing'
Genomic medicine in developing countries needs government support and protection of 'genomic sovereignty', says researchers.
26 June 2008
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Arab leaders approve ten-year higher education strategy
4 April 2008
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African finance ministers 'must boost R&D spending'
9 March 2008
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