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Scientific R&D: time to revise the rules?

Andy Crump1

  • 1Communications unit of the UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research & Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR). crumpa@easynet.co.uk

Nature Reviews. Microbiology
|October 21, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Scientific research and development (R&D) has not adequately benefited global communities, particularly in developing nations. A comprehensive overhaul of R&D financing, publication, dissemination, exploitation, and ownership is urgently needed, especially for public goods.

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Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Development Studies
  • Innovation Policy

Background:

  • Scientific R&D has historically under-delivered benefits such as improved health and living standards.
  • Essential public goods like clean water, sanitation, and energy remain inadequately provided, especially in developing countries.
  • Current R&D models fail to meet the needs of communities worldwide.

Approach:

  • Proposes a fundamental re-evaluation of the entire R&D process.
  • Calls for a comprehensive review of R&D financing mechanisms.
  • Examines publication, dissemination, knowledge exploitation, and ownership models.

Key Points:

  • R&D failures disproportionately affect developing nations.
  • Urgent need to reform how R&D is funded and results are shared.

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  • Current systems neglect the development of crucial public goods.

    • Conclusions:

    • A systemic overhaul of scientific R&D is imperative.
    • Reforming R&D is critical for equitable global development and public good provision.
    • New models are required to ensure R&D benefits all communities.