Features
Case-studies and articles exploring issues, trends and impacts in development sciences research, with opinion and analysis from leading researchers, policy-makers and developing country partners.Full report, executive summary and presentations from a workshop on research capacity strengthening organised by UKCDS, DFID, ESRC, MRC and the Wellcome Trust.
This major workshop considered global priorities and best practice in health systems research, and how the UK can best focus its resources to support research and research uptake.
A joint UKCDS-ESPA event, this workshop was organised in response to demand from funding organisations for a more joined up approach to research impact.
Although congenital syphilis is entirely preventable, only 30% of pregnant women with syphilis are screened and treated. Recent research shows that rapid tests are easy and affordable, providing a result in 15 minutes at a cost of less than £1 per unborn child.
This UKCDS/ LIDC report sets out the current situation, historical perspectives and future opportunities for agricultural research for development in the UK.


