SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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
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).
6 October 2009
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Collaboration essential to overcome global challenges
23 September 2009
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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
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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
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Source: OECD
News and Features
China's farming ambitions in Mozambique take shape
A farming research centre is set to open in Mozambique with funding, seeds and advice from China.
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.
