http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on middle east & north africa and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/ Access to the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia will be free from mobile phones for Orange customers in Africa and the Middle East.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/wikipedia-to-be-free-on-mobiles-in-africa-middle-east.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaMon, 13 Feb 2012 17:45:57 GMTA new intergovernmental panel would not be the best way of tackling the multifaceted challenges of sustainable development.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/editorials/how-not-to-move-forward-on-achieving-sustainability-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaFri, 10 Feb 2012 16:32:12 GMTR&D funds levied on business must build organisations that offer short-term benefits through a clear strategy, says Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/opinions/islam-analysis-specialist-r-d-funds-need-rethink-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:30:34 GMTImproving access to information technology can help communities assess their own vulnerability and boost local planning, says John Waugh.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/opinions/support-community-mapping-for-climate-adaptation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:59:43 GMTThe revised malaria death toll suggests a need for research into uncertainties in controlling neglected tropical diseases, says Mark Booth.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/opinions/research-needed-to-tackle-neglected-disease-uncertainties-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaTue, 07 Feb 2012 17:21:28 GMTCan a new network of African energy researchers lead the way on solar power for the continent? Christine Ottery finds out.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/features/the-solar-researchers-aiming-to-light-up-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaThu, 02 Feb 2012 16:45:31 GMTIndia's carefully targeted strategy against polio holds lessons for other countries, and for other diseases, argues Priya Shetty.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/opinions/biomed-analysis-learning-from-india-s-polio-success-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaTue, 31 Jan 2012 16:15:35 GMTOne year after Egypt's revolution, enthusiasm and prospects for science are high — but still need translation into a fully functioning system.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/editorials/egypt-from-revolutionary-spirit-to-scientific-progress-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaFri, 27 Jan 2012 16:02:21 GMTA 13 per cent hike in Saudi Arabia's higher education budget, has reignited a debate about university rankings.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/saudi-universities-shrug-off-row-over-scientists-salaries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaThu, 26 Jan 2012 18:20:59 GMTOpen innovation is key to the success of iHub and can change the working culture of any community of innovators, says Linda Kamau.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/opinions/how-to-nurture-entrepreneurs-and-stimulate-innovation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaWed, 25 Jan 2012 16:03:37 GMTPrincess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan talks to SciDev.Net about hopes for science in the Middle East, science diplomacy and the role of women scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/features/q-a-princess-sumaya-on-science-after-the-arab-spring.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaWed, 25 Jan 2012 14:44:21 GMTScientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/policy-briefs/advancing-agricultural-adaptation-and-mitigation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaTue, 24 Jan 2012 17:48:50 GMTJordan will coordinate a network linking researchers in seven Arab countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/jordan-to-be-centre-of-arab-science-e-network-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaMon, 23 Jan 2012 16:53:51 GMTUncertainty is part of science but it's no excuse for indecision. Chandrika Nath shows how to communicate uncertainty to policymakers.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/practical-guides/how-to-tell-policymakers-about-scientific-uncertainty-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaFri, 20 Jan 2012 16:19:31 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/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/egypt-s-scientists-savour-post-revolution-year.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaWed, 18 Jan 2012 16:39:46 GMTEncouraging demand for new and increasingly cheap interventions available now can boost health in developing countries, says Charles Kenny.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/opinions/don-t-wait-for-wealth-better-health-needs-basic-tools-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaTue, 17 Jan 2012 17:43:36 GMTScience journalists must help to root out misleading scientific claims, but not without sensitivity to culture and the limitations of science.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/editorials/even-bad-science-needs-putting-in-context-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaFri, 13 Jan 2012 17:21:49 GMTSome Muslim countries' powerful financial incentives to make quick progress in research could backfire, cautions Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/opinions/islam-analysis-money-can-t-buy-quality-research-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaThu, 12 Jan 2012 17:47:46 GMTRio+20 should set up a scientific cooperation mechanism drawing on capabilities in both North and South, say Gisbert Glaser and Alice Abreu.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/opinions/green-economies-need-a-new-mechanism-to-harness-science-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaWed, 11 Jan 2012 17:39:24 GMTBusiness models that pair up cheap solar technologies with cell-phone services can provide the poor with renewable energy, says Carl Pope.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/opinions/affordable-solar-power-for-the-poor-is-within-reach-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaTue, 10 Jan 2012 18:22:47 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/