http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on brain drain and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/news/ As Ugandan scientists move abroad in search of better remuneration, Esther Nakkazi reports that academics and government disagree about the impact of the exodus.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/features/uganda-s-scientists-seek-greener-pastures-abroad.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainFri, 20 Apr 2012 13:50:01 GMTThe ongoing conflict in Syria has led to dramatic cuts in science budgets and research, and a sharp rise in brain drain.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/news/syrian-uprising-takes-toll-on-scientific-community.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainTue, 17 Apr 2012 15:27:01 GMTBrazilian researchers have protested against the government's decision to cut the country's science budget for a second year in a row.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/news/scientists-protest-against-fresh-s-t-budget-cuts.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainTue, 06 Mar 2012 15:02:13 GMTNepal’s new national biotechnology centre is expected to boost research in the sector.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/news/nepal-plans-biotechnology-centre.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainFri, 02 Mar 2012 08:37:52 GMTBetter support and mentoring is essential to help African graduates build careers on the continent, says a new report.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/news/african-researchers-struggle-to-establish-careers.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainTue, 28 Feb 2012 17:20:14 GMTIndia dreams of becoming a scientific powerhouse, but challenges lie ahead, including complex bureaucracy.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/features/challenges-facing-india-s-bid-for-science-superpower-status.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainMon, 27 Feb 2012 17:17:34 GMTThe transfer of knowledge from the laboratory to the market place will become a key focus of Egypt's science strategy.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/news/egypt-sets-a-new-course-for-its-scientific-efforts-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainFri, 17 Feb 2012 14:26:20 GMTA new award for outstanding work by African agricultural scientists honours the work of visionary scientist Thomas Odhiambo.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/news/award-honours-key-figure-in-african-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainFri, 17 Feb 2012 14:10:09 GMTSouth Sudan's prosperity depends on more public universities serving more students — and focussing on S&T, not humanities, says John A. Akec.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/opinions/south-sudan-must-turn-its-back-on-elitist-education-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:55:10 GMTEnglish may be the language of science, but students learn better and contribute more when taught in their local tongue, says Giovanni Tapang.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/opinions/don-t-teach-maths-and-science-in-english-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:04:38 GMTThe Egyptian revolution has led to a golden year for science with increased investment, ambitious plans and renewed public interest.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/news/egypt-s-scientists-savour-post-revolution-year.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainWed, 18 Jan 2012 16:39:46 GMTUganda's president has declared, again, that he will raise scientists' pay to "international standards".http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/news/-international-pay-promise-for-ugandan-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainWed, 11 Jan 2012 17:26:27 GMTCountries are using innovative schemes to train and retain health professionals — but they need support, says WHO expert Manuel M. Dayrit.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/opinions/poor-countries-can-keep-doctors-local-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainThu, 15 Dec 2011 17:33:32 GMTThe government hopes that new scientists and better salaries will help revitalise Senegal's Institute of Agricultural Research.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/news/senegal-to-search-for-younger-agricultural-researchers.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainWed, 14 Dec 2011 17:19:59 GMTNorth-South partnerships dominate university funding in Tanzania, but they are failing to build capacity, says Johnson M. Ishengoma.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/opinions/north-south-partnerships-are-not-the-answer-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainThu, 24 Nov 2011 16:58:22 GMTWill Vietnam's science stipends be enough to keep scientists at home or will corruption, entrenched hierarchies and poor facilities prevail, asks Mike Ives?http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/features/what-will-keep-vietnamese-researchers-at-home-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainTue, 01 Nov 2011 15:44:31 GMTA rising burden of non-communicable diseases in Africa requires more investment in science, a conference has heard.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/news/africa-must-spend-a-lot-more-on-non-communicable-disease.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainFri, 28 Oct 2011 17:48:37 GMTTop talent, abundant resources and vision are key to building world-class research universities, finds a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/news/world-bank-says-top-research-universities-not-for-all.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainMon, 17 Oct 2011 17:26:06 GMTMillennium Science Initiative funding has produced an impressive range of projects in Uganda. The government is wrong to bring it to an end.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/editorials/uganda-should-rethink-its-decision-on-world-bank-funding-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainFri, 16 Sep 2011 18:03:39 GMTThe Brazilian science minister has announced a controversial programme to send 75,000 people to study abroad by 2014.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/brain-drain/news/brazil-stirs-controversy-with-foreign-study-scheme.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_braindrainFri, 05 Aug 2011 15:57:22 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/