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/ A review of experimental GM insect releases points to 'scientific deficiencies' and lack of openness in regulatory approvals.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/gm-mosquito-risk-assessments-deficient-says-review.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyTue, 14 Feb 2012 10:32:49 GMTAccess 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/science-and-innovation-policy/news/wikipedia-to-be-free-on-mobiles-in-africa-middle-east.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyMon, 13 Feb 2012 17:45:57 GMTTribal people in the hills of Tamil Nadu have better knowledge of millet varieties than taxonomists, a study shows.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/tribal-knowledge-of-millets-proves-superior.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyMon, 13 Feb 2012 06:31:32 GMTA new intergovernmental panel would not be the best way of tackling the multifaceted challenges of sustainable development.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/editorials/how-not-to-move-forward-on-achieving-sustainability-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyFri, 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/science-and-innovation-policy/opinions/islam-analysis-specialist-r-d-funds-need-rethink-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:30:34 GMTTropical cyclone damage costs are set to increase dramatically because of climate change, and population and economic growth, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/damage-from-tropical-cyclones-set-to-soar-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyThu, 09 Feb 2012 17:21:22 GMTA conference in India has heard calls for new, science-based development indices in the run-up to the Rio+20 summit.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/call-for-new-indicators-of-sustainable-development.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyThu, 09 Feb 2012 16:02:23 GMTImproving access to information technology can help communities assess their own vulnerability and boost local planning, says John Waugh.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/opinions/support-community-mapping-for-climate-adaptation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:59:43 GMTYojana Sharma describes various proposals for a new panel to monitor progress towards sustainable development after Rio+20.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/features/how-rio-20-may-boost-the-science-in-sustainability.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:34:36 GMTSoftware applications, or apps, that help solve East African farmers' climate problems have received cash prizes in the Apps4Africa competition.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/software-apps-for-african-farmers-win-prizes.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:27:56 GMTPakistan's medical laboratory workers need better biosafety awareness says a new study.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/pakistani-medical-labs-lax-on-biosafety-survey-finds.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 08 Feb 2012 10:13:05 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/science-and-innovation-policy/opinions/research-needed-to-tackle-neglected-disease-uncertainties-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyTue, 07 Feb 2012 17:21:28 GMTScience institutions from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay are collaborating on the study of high-impact diseases in the region.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/latin-american-countries-launch-biomedicine-network.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyMon, 06 Feb 2012 06:27:08 GMTA report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/un-needs-greater-integration-between-science-and-policy-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyFri, 03 Feb 2012 16:25:35 GMTChile's parliament has substantially improved its tax incentives for companies to invest in R&D.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/chile-s-new-tax-breaks-set-to-stimulate-r-d.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyFri, 03 Feb 2012 16:23:21 GMTPolicies favouring black and mixed-race students in Brazil is closing the educational gap, but disadvantages still persist.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/brazil-reducing-racial-inequity-among-students.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyFri, 03 Feb 2012 13:12:20 GMTAfrica lags behind other developing regions in local collaboration — and in building its own scientific capacity, says Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/opinions/africa-analysis-collaborating-too-far-from-home-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyThu, 02 Feb 2012 17:31:04 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/science-and-innovation-policy/features/the-solar-researchers-aiming-to-light-up-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyThu, 02 Feb 2012 16:45:31 GMTEngineers want the Rio+20 summit proposals to give more emphasis to the role engineering plays in driving sustainable development.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/news/engineers-seek-more-recognition-in-rio-20-goals.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyThu, 02 Feb 2012 15:52:42 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/science-and-innovation-policy/opinions/south-sudan-must-turn-its-back-on-elitist-education-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:55:10 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/