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{{Infobox newspaper|logo = http://www.scidev.net/assets/images/logo.png|founder = David Dickson|website = {{url|www.scidev.net}}|foundation = 2001|type = Online Media Outlet}}'''SciDev.Net''' is a [[not-for-profit organisation]] that produces news, views and analysis about science and technology in the context of global development. It primarily engages with development professionals, policymakers, researchers, the media and the informed public.<ref>SciDev.Net. About Us. http://www.scidev.net/global/content/what-we-do.html</ref>

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{{Infobox newspaper|logo = http://www.scidev.net/assets/images/logo.png|founder = David Dickson|website = {{url|www.scidev.net}}|foundation = 2001|type = Online Media Outlet}}'''SciDev.Net''' is a [[not-for-profit organisation]] that produces news, views and analysis about science and technology in the context of global development. It primarily engages with development professionals, policymakers, researchers, the media and the informed public.<ref>SciDev.Net. About Us. http://www.scidev.net/global/content/what-we-do.html</ref>

The organisation was founded in 2001<ref>SciDev.Net. About Us: History. http://www.scidev.net/global/content/what-we-do.html</ref> in response to the significant gap in scientific knowledge between rich and poor countries and with the understanding that “those who stand to benefit the most from modern science and technology are also those with the least access to information about it".<ref>IDRC (The International Development Research Centre). Archive: Science and Development Network. {{cite web |url=http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-29488-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html |title=Science and Development Network: International Development Research Centre |accessdate=2010-08-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110608214512/http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-29488-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html |archivedate=2011-06-08 }}</ref> SciDev.Net seeks to redress this imbalance via its free-to-access website, regional networks and specialist workshops.

SciDev.Net aims to help individuals and organisations apply evidence and insights from science and technology to decision-making in order to have a positive impact on equitable and sustainable development and poverty reduction.

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==Website==

The SciDev.Net website is made up of a global and six regional editions. SciDev.Net publishes in four languages: English, Spanish, French and Arabic. Content includes: News, Analysis, Multimedia, Practical Guides, Learning Series reports, Opinions editorials, Spotlights and Data Visualisations.

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==Topics and regions==

The SciDev.Net website was restructured and relaunched in March 2008<ref>DFID (Department for International Development). New look SciDev.Net. Research for Development. http://www.research4development.info/news.asp?articleID=50194</ref> to provide access to material via ‘topic gateways’, which bring together news updates and analysis on key issues. The topics covered are:

*Agriculture

*Environment

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==Funders, supporters and partnerships==

'''Funders''' of SciDev.Net include:<ref>About Us – supporters/funders http://www.scidev.net/en/content/supporters/</ref>

*UK Department for International Development (DFID)<ref>DFID (Department for International Development). Project Record: Science in Development website (SciDev.Net). Research for Development. http://www.research4development.info/ProjectsAndProgrammes.asp?ProjectID=3937</ref>

*Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)<ref>Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA). http://www.sida.se/English/</ref>

*International Development Research Centre (IDRC)<ref>International Development Research Centre (IDRC). {{cite web |url=http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-1-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html |title=International Development Research Centre: International Development Research Centre |accessdate=2008-03-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080313024911/http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-1-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html |archivedate=2008-03-13 }}</ref>

*The Wellcome Trust <ref>Australian Aid. http://aid.dfat.gov.au/Pages/home.aspx</ref>

*INASP<ref>{{Cite web|title = INASP – Home|url = http://www.inasp.info/en/|website = www.inasp.info|access-date = 2016-02-23}}</ref>

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* [http://www.scidev.net SciDev.Net official website]

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