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SciDev.Net Weekly Update (30 June – 6 July 2008)
Latest articles from the leading source of free news and commentary about science, technology and innovation in the developing world
Chronic diseases: a neglected priority in the developing world
Rising standards of living in the developing world is leading to a growing concern about the impact of chronic diseases, from cancer to heart disease. But is the research agenda keeping up? In a new spotlight, due to be posted on 23 July, SciDev.Net will examine the critical issues.
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India launches climate change action plan
India has released a national action plan on climate change focusing on renewable energy but without targets to curb emissions.
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Science communicators rise to climate challenge
Science communicators from across the globe have put together a series of recommendations for better communicating climate change.
Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 19 June–3 July
Kenya and Nigeria prepare cassava crop trials, DRC to benefit first from US$5 billion hydro project, yaws disease still a threat, and more.
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Chile pushes for high tech biofuel
Chile is offering US$6 million for projects joining the private-public sectors, to develop and commercialisehigh tech biofuel.
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G8 must encourage biotech cooperation for Africa
G8 leaders must encourage cooperation in biotechnology to address Africa’s food shortages, writes Calestous Juma.
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Genomics Assisted Crop Improvement volumes
Project35: free open source data management tools for NGOs and scientific projects in the developing world
Website for climate journalists in the Greater Horn of Africa
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