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Satellites can save lives from natural disasters but developing countries risk missing the opportunity through poor political support.

Clean technology to meet poor communities' needs must lie at the heart of any sustainable strategy to combat climate change.

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Will UNESCO's likely new head have the vision to deliver much-needed change in the organisation — especially in its science programmes?

Academics have long argued for developing countries to adopt "systems of innovation". Now it looks like politicians have got the message.

Zimbabwe's new science minister faces a daunting task in rebuilding his country's scientific capacity. He deserves all the help he can get.

A survey of our contributors suggests improvements, but has also highlighted the challenges of science reporting in developing countries.

Science academies in the developing world must engage with the real world if they want to influence policy.

Getting science into policymaking is challenging — but a recent workshop for African parliamentary researchers suggested new ways forward.

Commodity price rises are no substitute for long-term investment in infrastructure and capacity as a means of securing sustained development.

Governments and donors must find ways to tackle the rise in non-communicable disease, which can mean reassessing health priorities in developing nations.

More efforts are needed to hold the leaders of the G8 nations to commitments made at their annual summit meetings.

African ministers have committed themselves to a set of actions to boost health research in their countries. Now they must implement them.

Successful efforts to implement effective South–South research collaboration require a better understanding of what works best and why.

A recent report is a welcome analysis of modern agriculture's future, but it fails to adequately recognise the role of science and technology.

Washington should use the new wave of optimism for science to drive policy-making rather than to boost political agendas.

Bill and Melinda Gates' forays into aid are to be welcomed, but they can only succeed alongside government involvement.

Developing countries need economic stability and social inclusion to develop — both of which are in jeopardy in Kenya and Pakistan as 2008 dawns.

Delay in the implementation of Africa's plan of action for science and technology suggests commitment to act does not yet go deep enough.

Europe's recent bid to attract more skilled workers underlines developing countries' need for greater – not less – investment in their intellectual capital.