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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
A blueprint for health research
World health leaders are in Mali this week to discuss how to refocus health research onto the poor. To keep up with the Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health read our news stories, our blog and an editorial by David Dickson on the media's crucial role.
News
Scientist–policymaker misunderstandings 'hindering research'
Strained relations between scientists and policymakers are hindering efforts to improve African health, warn experts.
18 November 2008
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TWAS calls for one per cent GDP investment in science
On its 25th anniversary, TWAS has called on governments to put science at the centre of their policymaking.
18 November 2008
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Africa's first communications satellite fails
17 November 2008
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Features
'Spoken web' aims to beat India's digital poverty trap
Researchers have devised a version of the web that requires cellphones instead of computers, targeted at people who cannot read or write
Editorial
The media is crucial in the global fight for health
The media can help in the global fight against disease, both as a watchdog for poor practices, and a champion for successful research.
Opinions
Tropical-chronic diseases link 'could inform health policy'
Understanding how neglected tropical diseases affect chronic diseases can help inform health policies, say Peter Hotez and Abdallah Daar.
19 November 2008
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Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Priority review vouchers might not be the way forward
FDA priority review vouchers will not necessarily encourage research into tropical diseases, argues Aaron Kesselheim.
18 November 2008
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine
Time to count the burden of foodborne disease
17 November 2008
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Topic Gateways
Agriculture & Environment
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
Climate Change & Energy
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.
Health
Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.
New
Technologies
New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
Science &
Innovation Policy
Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
Science
Communication
Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.
Information Services
Foodborne diseases: counting the bodies
A WHO initiative aims to quantify the global burden of foodborne disease, says Arie Havelaar
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