SciDev.Net
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
Spotlight on satellites for disaster management
Satellites can save lives from natural disasters but developing countries risk missing the opportunity through poor political support.
Satellites can help monitor and manage African droughts
Kenyan MP and remote sensing expert, Wilbur Ottichilo, argues the time is ripe for using satellites to spot developing African droughts.
Africa Analysis: Progress on science spending?
29 October 2009
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Debating Pakistan's higher education overhaul
15 October 2009
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Source: Nature
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
Colombia to increase 2010 science budget
The country's budget for science will increase by 67 per cent in 2010, with an emphasis on supporting new PhD students.
19 November 2009
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Brazil: Fertile ground for science?
Can Brazil use its booming economy and abundant natural resources to become a life sciences juggernaut, asks Gene Russo.
1 November 2009
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Source: Nature
Thinking big — and expensive — in the Saudi desert
23 October 2009
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Source: Science
Practical Guides
Making science count in policy
Ideas on how scientists can make sure their research becomes part of the policymaking process.
1 October 2009
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Source: NERC
How to report on science policy
Announcements about changes in science policy don't always tell the full story. Linda Nordling shows how to report the facts behind the spin.
