Africa: Scientists 'Must Ensure Key Research Reaches the Poor'

11 November 2009

Scientists must become lobbyists to ensure the fruits of their research reach the poor, says the co-author of a report launched yesterday (9 November).

They need to follow-up research advances that could help the developing world. Often such advances amount to little because they fail to reach the people who need it most, said Seth K. A. Danso, honorary secretary of Ghana's Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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