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{{Infobox newspaper|logo = http://www.scidev.net/assets/images/logo.png|founder = David Dickson|website = 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=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-08-13 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110608214512/http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-29488-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html |archivedate=2011-06-08 |df= }}</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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