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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Developing countries' increasing efforts to become knowledge economies reflects a growing appreciation of knowledge as a source of competitiveness and of science innovation as critical to creating knowledge.
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Opinions and Analysis
The real 'two cultures' divide
An influential lecture on the cultural significance of science remains as relevant today as when it was delivered 50 years ago.
Users can drive creative innovation for the poor
Open innovation has potential to revitalise the development sector, providing new sources of creative knowledge and resources, says Tara Acharya.
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
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Source: IFPRI
News and Features
Arab world 'long way' from knowledge society
More funding and freedoms are needed if the Arab world is to reach its goal of becoming a knowledge-based society, a report finds.
18 November 2009
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Thinking big — and expensive — in the Saudi desert
Money is no object at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology — but will sumptuous surroundings promote research?
23 October 2009
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Source: Science
South African innovation agency takes shape
21 July 2009
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