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Science and International Governance

It is an acknowledged paradox that the problems impacting ninety percent of the world's population receive ten percent of the total resources devoted to science research. Modern science and technology are responsible for the remarkable prosperity, quality of health, and other benefits enjoyed in the western world. How can we assure that our efforts in developing and applying science, and cultivating its social benefits, aid development?

Framing "biosafety" in an international context.
Governing biosafety in India: the relevance of the cartagena protocol
Do we have the institutions and processes to adequately direct public funding of S&T? If not, what are we lacking?
What governance mechanisms could produce more equitable distribution of the benefits of S&T?
How do we create and sustain cooperative sharing of knowledge?
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