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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
A growing number of developing countries are recognising that the way in which governments justify, manage and prioritise scientific research and development affects social development and economic growth.
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Opinions and Analysis
Academies have no-one to fear but themselves
Science academies in the developing world must engage with the real world if they want to influence policy.
28 November 2008 | EN
Africa Analysis: Federal or regional science policy?
Last year's row between two pan-African policy bodies is feeding a split between regional and federal approaches to science, says Linda Nordling.
News and Features
Argentina: S&T back on the development agenda
Following 40 years of persecution and governmental indifference, science and scientists are back on the Argentinian agenda.
2 December 2008
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Source: Nature
Argentina signs yet more science cooperation agreements
New commitments with Germany and several African nations bring Argentina's tally on science cooperation agreements to around 100.
2 December 2008
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Q&A: Clean technologies with Yvo de Boer
1 December 2008
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UN climate chief calls for green technology 'revolution'
28 November 2008
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