Kofi Annan, Science for All Nations, Science Magazine, February 13, 2004. The Secretary-General of the United Nations appraises the role of science in helping to realize the Millennium Development Goals. Excerpt:
If every nation gains full access to this broader world community of science and has the opportunity to develop an independent science capability, its public can engage in a candid dialogue about the benefits and risks of new technologies, such as genetically engineered organisms or nanotechnology, so that informed decisions can be made about their introduction into our lives. We are fortunate to live in an age that offers new opportunities for involving all nations in the great adventure of S&T....New forms of communication now allow scientists in even the least developed nations to join in research collaboration with colleagues in neighboring countries or on the other side of the world. For instance, the London-based Science and Development Network (www.SciDev.net) offers up-to-date information on science-related issues to the developing world and builds regional networks of institutions.
Posted by
Peter Suber at 2/14/2004 05:01:00 PM.
The open access movement:
Putting peer-reviewed scientific and scholarly literature
on the internet. Making it available free of charge and
free of most copyright and licensing restrictions.
Removing the barriers to serious research.
