Access to information in Africa
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people’s lives.
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people’s lives.
A survey and detailed analysis of entrepreneurial collaborations among health biotech firms in developing countries reveals a surprisingly high level of collaboration but lack of emphasis on new health biotech products and processes.
How can science, technology, and innovation contribute to poverty reduction and inclusive development, especially in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, otherwise known as the BRICS countries?
Recent years have seen renewed recognition of the importance of science, technology and innovation (STI) for development.
After decades of investment - mainly at the primary and secondary level - higher education is receiving renewed attention in Africa.
Commodities based on natural resources account for at least half of the exports of two-thirds of the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
Donation of personal computers - whether from Northern to Southern countries or from government or the private sector to civil society organizations - has resulted in large quantities of electronic waste (e-waste) in developing and transition coun
The application of modern biotechnology to agriculture has courted considerable controversy in both developed and developing countries.
Between August and November 2005, nine hurricanes ravaged the Caribbean, killing at least 2 000 people and incurring an estimated US $60 billion in damages. Haiti was the worst affected.
Recent events in the Caribbean have highlighted the inadequacy of regional and national disaster preparedness.