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Collaboration key to developing world genomics research
Poor countries need support to participate in genomics research, say Josefina Coloma and Eva Harris in PLoS Medicine.
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).
OPINION | 6 October 2009 | EN
Africa Analysis: Continental science fund forgotten?
As African science ministers prepare to meet in Burundi, Linda Nordling asks what has happened to the idea of a pan-African science fund.
Nurturing research networks boosts health policy
Regional clinical research networks provide timely evidence to help emerging health policy. They deserve more support, says Jimmy Whitworth.
OPINION | 20 May 2009 | EN
Developing world advances nanotech for clean water
Developing countries are making good progress on nanotech for clean water, say Paulo Sergio de Paula Herrmann Jr. and José Antônio Brum.
Africa Analysis: A common vision for East Africa?
With plans for an East African Federation creaking at the seams, is a common science vision for the region unrealistic, asks Linda Nordling.
African research collaborations must be fair and equal
Research collaborations with African institutions must be equal, fair and meaningful, says Damtew Teferra.
OPINION | 13 January 2009 | EN
Young scientists can boost African health systems
Africa needs postgraduate programmes that focus on local priorities to improve its health systems, say Wilson Savino and colleagues.
OPINION | 23 December 2008 | EN
TWAS's silver anniversary — looking forward and back
Over 25 years, TWAS has fostered and celebrated science in the South. Jacob Palis looks back — and forward to the challenges ahead.
Gulf states should work together on research
A regional strategy and a focus on capacity building would strengthen Gulf investments in S&T, say Wael K. Al-Delaimy and Hilal A. Lashuel.
OPINION | 11 June 2008 | EN
Collaboration requires a strong home base
Developing-world scientists should make every effort to pursue careers at home – and their governments should help them, says Mohamed Hassan.
Stable support needed for African malaria networks
African malaria research networks have helped scientists combat the disease, but they need more stable support and longer-term funding, says Thomas Egwang.
OPINION | 14 May 2008 | EN
China and India set the pace in South–South cooperation
Renewed political commitment means China and India could set the pace for bilateral South–South collaboration, say Purnima Rupal and Dinesh Abrol.
Guarding the Gulf of Mexico's valuable resources
Sustainable governance in the Gulf of Mexico calls for joint action by Cuba, Mexico and the United States, argues Jorge Brenner.
The Muslim diaspora - from brain drain to brain gain?
Muslim countries should harness the talents of their huge diaspora and support collaboration between their expatriate and local scientists, says Munir Nayfeh.
Private sector can help Islamic science
The Muslim world need not lag behind in science and technology. Abdalla Alnajjar looks at an initiative that is charting a new approach.
OPINION | 3 October 2007 | EN
Academies as agents of change in the OIC
Science and innovation in the countries of the Organization of the Islamic Conference are woefully inadequate, but the tide can be turned, says Mohamed H.A. Hassan.
OPINION | 3 October 2007 | EN
Homegrown science creates sense of community
Science and technology are the keys to bringing Africa closer together, says Mohamed H. A. Hassan.
When good neighbours become good collaborators
Asian scientists must work together to circumvent political tensions and produce high-quality research, says a Nature editorial.
Middle East nuclear programmes could prove risky
Nuclear development in the Middle East could prove disastrous if intentions move away from peaceful programmes, says Jalil Roshandel.
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