BMJ  2004;329 (13 November), doi:10.1136/bmj.329.7475.0-e

Innovation can overcome limited resources

Research and technological development should cater to local interests and needs in resource poor settings. Coloma and Harris (p 1160) say that rich countries should learn from the example of colleagues in developing countries, whose ingenuity, passion, and creativity are coupled with a mindset geared towards making the best use of whatever resources are available.

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