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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
News
South–South industrial centre opens in Egypt
Egypt has set up a South–South cooperation centre to promote technology transfer and industrial development.
Egyptian centre to push Middle East renewables
Egypt has set up a regional centre of excellence for renewable energy for the Middle East and North Africa.
2 July 2008
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Education 'top priority' for new AU commissioner
22 May 2008
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Features
Antibiotic resistance and the developing world
Many factors are increasing antibiotic resistance, and authorities, doctors and patients all have a role in fighting it, writes Jia Hepeng.
Antibiotic resistance: Frequently asked questions
Priya Shetty answers some common questions surrounding antibiotic resistance, and the dangers for the developing world.
Editorial
Time to turn words into deeds on health research
African ministers have committed themselves to a set of actions to boost health research in their countries. Now they must implement them.
27 June 2008 | EN
Opinions
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.
11 June 2008
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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
14 May 2008
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