Why we must re-educate African science

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The lack of relevant and adequate local scientific or technological skills has created a developmental time lag in most African countries and hence it is necessary to develop Africa's own centers of excellence in critical research so that scientists can deal with their local problems and collaborate more effectively globally. A cadre of scientists whose skills are linked to Africa's development need to be nurtured so that they can fight the threats of hunger, disease and poverty.

Africa, Developing Countries, Health aspects, Economic aspects, Scientific development

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Calling in crop science

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Three of the world's top crop-science companies that typically focus on crop protection, biotechnology and environmental health, have shifted their headquarters to North Carolina, which provides adequate resources to meet their requirements. The state has an ideal combination of location, weather and other factors that makes it the perfect place for technology, innovation and success of such companies.

North Carolina, Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating, Crop planting and protecting, Crop Protection Services, Industry overview

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A Portuguese science association reaches out

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A group of young Portuguese life scientists started the Associacao Viver a Ciencia (VaC) in 2004 in order to raise awareness about science in their country. VaC is a non-governmental, non-profit organization created to promote and find the funding for research science in Portugal.

Portugal, SOCIAL SERVICES, Social Assistance, Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations, Nonprofit Institutions, Social Services & Nonprofit Institutns, Research grants, Research funding, Nonprofit organizations

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