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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Sub-Saharan Africa must improve its scientific and technological capacity if it is to boost socio-economic development. But experts disagree on how to improve this capacity.
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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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Time to abandon ratings for South African researchers
29 May 2008
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Policy Briefs
Fostering technological capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa
Manufacturers in sub-Saharan Africa need policy support at all levels if their technological capabilities are to catch up with other developing countries. Carlo Pietrobelli looks at problems and solutions.
1 November 2006
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News and Features
African science on the rise thanks to regional initiative
Researchers in eight African countries will benefit from three US$800,000 grants from the Regional Initiative in Science and Education (RISE).
8 August 2008
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Ghana, Tanzania to benefit from new UK funding scheme
A UK-based trust will provide over US$6 million of funding for research projects based in Ghana and Tanzania.
11 July 2008
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Q&A: Closing the gender gap
30 April 2008
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