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Reliable internet unavailable for 90 pct of poorest - SciDev.Net
WEBMar 9, 2022 · [NAIROBI] A decent internet connection – essential for many basic tasks in the COVID-19 era – is out of reach for 90 per cent of people in low- and middle-income countries, a report has warned.. While just under half of people in low- and middle-income countries have access to basic internet connectivity, this isn’t adequate for them to access essential health, education and employment ...
Why science is not enough for good policy - scidev.net
WEBMay 18, 2015 · Science can help and hinder knowledge of sustainability so we need a better grasp of its role, says Erik Millstone. Debates about the ecological unsustainability of industrial economies emerged because of scientific research into environmental changes — research that produced evidence of harm to natural resources, animals and people.
Does biobanking hold the key to achieving universal health?
WEBOct 1, 2021 · The data generated through biosamples is a key resource for the digital transformation of health systems, he suggested. World revenue for biobanking will surpass $53 billion in 2027, according to Zatloukal, who underlined one of the key challenges facing biobanking: the drug industry is required to provide funding, yet patients remain reluctant to make their samples available to drug companies.
Reforming the approach to ‘demand-driven’ research - SciDev.Net
WEBMar 11, 2008 · This led to the termination of many research projects in areas such as food security and agriculture. But even taking these external factors into account, the report’s conclusions make sobering reading. Flaws in the demand-driven approach. The evaluators identify three particular problems with the demand-driven approach.
Desert locusts could offer dietary and health benefits
WEBJun 8, 2015 · By: Sarah Ooko. [NAIROBI] Desert locusts could boost food security and offer protection against chronic diseases, according to researchers studying the insects. The WHO says non-communicable diseases such as heart attacks, stroke, cancers, diabetes and asthma kill about 28 million people a year in low- …
Uganda battles deadly anthrax outbreak - SciDev.Net
WEBNov 4, 2004 · Katureebe told SciDev.Net on 2 November that the latest two deaths were of villagers from fishing villages near the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Uganda’s New Vision newspaper group’s local language papers Orumuri and Bukedde had earlier reported that ten people had died from anthrax, in the region, close to the border with the Democratic ...
Pod-ready: Podcasting for the developing world - SciDev.Net
WEBJun 19, 2008 · The project was part of another Practical Action initiative, which set up and maintains eight local telecentres in the region. These consisted of a telephone and a solar-powered computer providing two hours of satellite-derived Internet access a day.On one visit Grimshaw saw that the telephone was much more popular than the computer. He realised that it was audio — voice and stories — that ...
What is a knowledge economy? - SciDev.Net
WEBApr 15, 2015 · Information is widely believed to be the future source of prosperity. The term ‘knowledge economy’ was coined in the 1960s to describe a shift from traditional economies to ones where the production and use of knowledge are paramount. Academic institutions and companies engaging in research and development are important foundations of such ...
Solar-powered 3D printer uses sand to make glass - SciDev.Net
WEBMar 22, 2013 · A three-dimensional (3D) printer powered by sunlight has been developed with the aim of turning desert sand into glass. Now, experts are recognising the device as a promising first step towards a future large-scale industry. The machine, developed by German designer Markus Kayser, is called the Solar Sinter.It takes its name from both its energy source and the technique it harnesses ...
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