What is the Role of Science in Developing Countries?

Several reasons why science in developing countries has failed to produce the desired results are examined. Science must coordinate with agriculture, industrial systems and education in order to be effective.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1998-02, Vol.279 (5354), p.1140-1141
Main Author: Goldemberg, José
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer Peripherals
Developed Nations
Developing countries
Educational Quality
Emerging technology
Energy
Environmental education
Environmental technology
Essays on Science and Society
Ethanol
Fuels
Government (Administrative Body)
Industrial agriculture
LDCs
Market development
Modeling
Nuclear Energy
Research design
Science
Science and technology policy
Scientific Enterprise
Scientific Research
Scientists
Teaching Methods
Weapons
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Summary:Several reasons why science in developing countries has failed to produce the desired results are examined. Science must coordinate with agriculture, industrial systems and education in order to be effective.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.279.5354.1140