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Science & Innovation Policy: Science networks

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Networks of scientists — and science journalists — are springing up across the developing world in an attempt to raise awareness and promote informed decision-making on key issues, from climate change to education.

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Opinions and Analysis

CGIAR reforms make research decision-making distant

CGIAR reforms take research decisions too far away, says Hartmann, director-general of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).

6 October 2009 | EN

Collaboration essential to overcome global challenges

Encouraging cooperation and aligning interests is key to dealing with global challenges, say Brian Walker and colleagues.

23 September 2009 | EN
Source: Science

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 | EN
Source: IFPRI

Working with foreign universities to build capacity

Sending students abroad and inviting in foreign institutions are both effective methods for boosting developing world higher education.

11 March 2009 | EN
Source: OECD


News and Features

Chinese science to be showcased on one website

China is trying to make the most of its science spending by uniting information about the nation's research activities on one website.

27 October 2009 | EN | 中文

Nepal, Japan team up for Himalayan climate research

Japan and Nepal have announced that they will form a research partnership to study climate change related issues in the Himalayas.

26 October 2009 | EN | 中文