http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on science & innovation policy and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/ Conflicts over shared water resources could be mitigated through science-based environmental cooperation, argue Saleem Ali and Pamela Griffin.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/opinions/scientists-can-play-a-key-role-in-wetland-diplomacy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 23 May 2012 11:44:24 GMTPakistan is unable to tap its renewable energy wealth for poor policies.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/pakistan-s-renewable-energy-awaits-tapping.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 23 May 2012 06:47:30 GMTThe two branches of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences are flourishing, with more in the planning stage.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/features/building-a-future-for-mathematics-in-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyTue, 22 May 2012 17:49:32 GMTTunisia has launched a mission to work with developing countries by agreeing to cooperate with India in biotechnology and medicine.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/tunisia-deal-with-india-opens-developing-country-links-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyMon, 21 May 2012 15:12:39 GMTThe latest version of the Rio+20 draft outcome document will be published next week, amidst continued disagreements on many issues.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/splits-remain-over-draft-rio-20-conclusions-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyFri, 18 May 2012 17:00:09 GMTThe launch of a discussion website about the Rio+20 agenda raises questions about effective management for a successful outcome.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/editorials/rio-20-must-address-the-process-of-change-not-just-its-content.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyFri, 18 May 2012 12:52:12 GMTBuilding a knowledge society in the Islamic World requires structural change — not fads and symbolism, argues Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/opinions/islam-analysis-knowledge-economies-remain-elusive.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyFri, 18 May 2012 11:04:18 GMTHanding out free laptops to schoolchildren is not enough to improve education in Pakistan, says Pervez Hoodbhoy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/opinions/free-laptops-alone-cannot-improve-education-in-pakistan.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyFri, 18 May 2012 09:59:59 GMTA Global Research Council, announced this week, has agreed on six principles for reviewing research grant applications.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/global-body-seeks-unified-approach-to-assessing-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyThu, 17 May 2012 17:52:57 GMTA global alliance of health business leaders is harnessing its joint strengths to meet the health-related Millennium Development Goals.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/business-leaders-join-forces-to-meet-global-health-goals.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyThu, 17 May 2012 16:26:03 GMTPlastic bags are too practical to be banned, but policies to manage their use are necessary to protect the environment, says Lilia Casanova.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/opinions/plastic-bags-should-be-managed-not-banned.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyThu, 17 May 2012 14:34:10 GMTA scheme to improve rural Zambia's communication infrastructure is just one project on the Global Research Alliance's agenda.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/research-coalition-to-boost-internet-access-in-rural-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 16 May 2012 17:53:22 GMTFive more African countries have met the Maputo Declaration goal of investing ten per cent of their national budgets in agriculture.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/more-african-nations-hit-agricultural-investment-target.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 16 May 2012 17:45:38 GMTFarming projects must be able to access research at any point along the innovation trajectory, say Rasheed Sulaiman V. and colleagues.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/opinions/how-research-for-agricultural-innovation-works-best.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 16 May 2012 17:25:03 GMTPakistan urgently needs to refine its crop yield forecasting and estimation system to improve food production, says Ibrar ul Hassan Akhtar.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/opinions/pakistan-needs-a-new-crop-forecasting-system.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 16 May 2012 10:48:28 GMTNext month's meeting in Brazil needs send the right signals to encourage progress on sustainability, says ODI's Claire Melamed.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/opinions/rio-20-must-push-past-politics-with-achievable-targets.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyTue, 15 May 2012 17:26:32 GMTAfrica's newly revealed groundwater may not be easy to tap into because of political and technical challenges, experts warn.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/africa-may-struggle-to-extract-groundwater-experts-say.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyTue, 15 May 2012 16:43:23 GMTAhead of the G8 summit, science academies have called on global leaders to link with researchers to tackle environmental issues.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/science-academies-urge-action-on-environmental-issues.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyMon, 14 May 2012 17:20:47 GMTA capacity-building project on climate change aims to improve food security in the mountains of East Africa.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/impact-of-climate-on-mountain-ecosystems-under-scrutiny.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyMon, 14 May 2012 17:06:34 GMTA new interactive website seeks to encourage social participation in the recommendations about sustainable development to be conveyed to Rio+20.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/brazil-and-un-launch-dialogue-platform-ahead-of-rio-20.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyMon, 14 May 2012 13:06:25 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/