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Acquiring foreign technologies through technology transfer can help developing countries progress both economically and socially. But, for real gains, it must be complemented by domestic technological efforts.
India should make its national climate plans global
India should offer to make its national action plans part of a global climate deal in Copenhagen negotiations, says Rajendra K. Pachauri.
Rhetoric and instability stunt Latin American science
A majority of Latin American countries suffer from worthy talk but little stable R&D funding. Long-term strategies should be a priority.
13 August 2009
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Source: TWAS
11 June 2009
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Fostering technological capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa
Manufacturers in sub-Saharan Africa need policy support at all levels if their technological capabilities are to catch up with other developing countries. Carlo Pietrobelli looks at problems and solutions.
1 November 2006
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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.
Climate change's tech transfer challenge
Getting the right technology into poor countries is crucial for fighting climate change but how should we go about it? T. V. Padma investigates.
2 November 2009
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