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/ Gill Samuels of the Global Forum for Health Research tells SciDev.Net why health innovation must include health systems research.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/q-a-health-systems-innovation-with-gill-samuels.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyFri, 20 Nov 2009 03:29:53 GMTInnovative agricultural technologies can produce crops that meet climate change challenges, says ICRISAT head William Dar.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/agriculture-can-adapt-to-climate-change.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyFri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:58 GMTThe country's budget for science will increase by 67 per cent in 2010, with an emphasis on supporting new PhD students.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/colombia-to-increase-2010-science-budget.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyThu, 19 Nov 2009 08:38:09 GMTMore funding and freedoms are needed if the Arab world is to reach its goal of becoming a knowledge-based society, a report finds.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/arab-world-long-way-from-knowledge-society-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 18 Nov 2009 03:14:19 GMTNew programme to bolster Africa agriculture, malaria control method overlooked, traditional healers have key role in epilepsy, and more.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/sub-saharan-africa-news-in-brief-4-18-november-2009.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 18 Nov 2009 02:43:27 GMTCuba has managed to stay free of dengue fever through locally-relevant research, say Maria G. Guzmán and Gustavo Kourí.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/dengue-free-cuba-an-example-to-developing-countries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 18 Nov 2009 12:25:53 GMTThe global health innovation system must be considered as a whole to boost its effectiveness, say Stephen A. Matlin and Gill M.R. Samuels.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/health-innovation-requires-a-systems-approach.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyTue, 17 Nov 2009 03:41:16 GMTThe first scientist to return home as part of India's new expatriate scheme has been dismissed, causing mixed reactions from fellow researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/indian-expat-scientists-scheme-off-to-shaky-start.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyThu, 12 Nov 2009 04:30:10 GMTChina's agricultural science is expanding fast, and its 'world share' of research papers is rising too, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/agriculture-fastest-growing-research-in-china.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyThu, 12 Nov 2009 03:18:06 GMTA farming research centre is set to open in Mozambique with funding, seeds and advice from China.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/china-s-farming-ambitions-in-mozambique-take-shape.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 11 Nov 2009 06:03:06 GMTAfrican countries lack data on the effect climate change will have on water supplies, scientists said at Africa Water Week.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/africa-facing-climate-data-shortage.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 11 Nov 2009 03:56:48 GMTSatellites can save lives from natural disasters but developing countries risk missing the opportunity through poor political support.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/spotlight-on-satellites-for-disaster-management-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 11 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMTKenyan MP and remote sensing expert, Wilbur Ottichilo, argues the time is ripe for using satellites to spot developing African droughts.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/satellites-can-help-monitor-and-manage-african-droughts.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMTAfricans need to be more aware of earthquakes to cope with disasters — and there's no better place to start than in schools, says Chris Hartnady.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/africans-need-earthquake-education-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 11 Nov 2009 09:58:00 GMTScientists must lobby policymakers and politicians to ensure that vital research on maternal and child health saves lives, say the authors of a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/scientists-must-ensure-key-research-reaches-the-poor--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTDeveloping nations are building their own satellites despite freely available Western data. Do the gains outweigh the costs, asks Tatum Anderson.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/launching-your-own-satellite-the-pros-and-cons.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTPoor countries need support to participate in genomics research, say Josefina Coloma and Eva Harris in PLoS Medicine.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/collaboration-key-to-developing-world-genomics-research-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyTue, 10 Nov 2009 01:31:10 GMTGetting the right technology into poor countries is crucial for fighting climate change but how should we go about it? T. V. Padma investigates.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/climate-change-s-tech-transfer-challenge.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyThu, 05 Nov 2009 01:16:00 GMTSouth African researchers have lodged an appeal against their government's rejection of a genetically modified potato.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gm-potato-gets-roasting-in-south-africa-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyWed, 04 Nov 2009 02:55:05 GMTThe United States has launched a fund to promote Islamic technology, the latest step in fulfilling President Obama's promises to the region.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/us-fund-aims-to-boost-islamic-technology.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicyMon, 02 Nov 2009 03:48:01 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/