Science Development Network

	Nanotechnology development in the Arab World
	The report identifies the major players in nanotechnology in several Arab countries and outlines the essential ingredients for successful nanotechnology programs. It also provides brief historical background on the evolution modern science and technology in several Arab countries.

	Integration of an Innovation Culture as Part of the Institutional Strategy: Strategic Guide for Higher Education Institutions

	Strengthening the Linkages between Industry and the Productive Sector and Higher Education Institutions in Africa

	Innovative Agriculture for Food Security Be smart, Be Systematic
	If agricultural research and innovation are to deliver acceptable levels of food and nutrition security to poor communities at a global scale, a rethink is needed of how current approaches to research-for-development are planned and executed.

	Guiding Principles for University-Industry Endeavors

	Comparative Analysis for Science,Technology and Innovation Policy; Lessons Learned from Some Selected Countries (Brazil, India, China, South Korea and South Africa) for Other LdCs Like Iran

	Information Economy Report 2012
	A UN report's failure to showcase software successes among Islamic nations shows the need for greater self-promotion.

	Draft proposal for the establishment of “Pan-Islamic Research and Education Network"
	It is a platform for scientists, researchers and education networks for sharing knowledge and good practices to improve connectivity among 57 Islamic states.

The Atlas of Islamic-World Science & Innovation

This landmark study is exploring the changing landscape of science and innovation across a diverse selection of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, including in-depth case studies of Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Senegal, Nigeria and Kazakhstan. Working closely with partners in each of these countries, the project will chart the delicate interplay between science, innovation, culture and politics, and explore new opportunities for partnership and exchange with the wider world.

Nanotechnologies for development, Towards a framework for democratic governance of risks and benefits in the global South

The key message of the policy brief is that nanotechnology can have both positive and negative consequences for countries in the global South. These should be pro-actively dealt with. The positive consequences of nanotechnology include direct benefits in the form of solutions to the problems of the poor and indirect benefits in the form of economic growth. The negative consequences of nanotechnology include direct risks to human health and the environment and indirect risks such as a deepening of the global divide. Core challenges to harnessing nanotechnology for development include risk governance, cultures of innovation, knowledge brokerage and travelling technology.

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