http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on african science policy and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/news/ Africa 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/african-science-policy/opinions/africa-analysis-collaborating-too-far-from-home-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyThu, 02 Feb 2012 17:31:04 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/african-science-policy/opinions/south-sudan-must-turn-its-back-on-elitist-education-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:55:10 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/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/editorials/egypt-from-revolutionary-spirit-to-scientific-progress-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyFri, 27 Jan 2012 16:02:21 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/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/opinions/how-to-nurture-entrepreneurs-and-stimulate-innovation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyWed, 25 Jan 2012 16:03:37 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/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/news/egypt-s-scientists-savour-post-revolution-year.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyWed, 18 Jan 2012 16:39:46 GMTAn international meeting aims to shake up donor−recipient relations in a quest for more enduring health gains, reports Beverly Petersen Stearns.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/features/moving-beyond-aid-to-set-the-global-health-agenda-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyThu, 12 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMTUganda's president has declared, again, that he will raise scientists' pay to "international standards".http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/news/-international-pay-promise-for-ugandan-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyWed, 11 Jan 2012 17:26:27 GMTA conference has called for new agricultural universities in East and Central Africa with a focus on innovation.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/news/african-conference-calls-for-new-agricultural-universities.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyFri, 06 Jan 2012 16:55:55 GMTBotswana is awaiting parliamentary approval next month of two science and technology bodies.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/news/botswana-awaits-approval-of-new-science-policy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyWed, 04 Jan 2012 17:40:16 GMTGuidance on how science media officers can put African science on the map with balanced and effective reporting.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/practical-guides/navigating-science-pr-in-african-institutions-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyFri, 23 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMTScientists and officials in Senegal are working on a science policy that will join up research efforts to meet development needs.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/news/senegal-brainstorms-how-to-make-innovation-a-priority.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyWed, 21 Dec 2011 17:25:33 GMTA Ugandan report suggests that policymakers' interest in science and technology is growing. But they need support to turn it into action.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/editorials/policymakers-need-a-better-understanding-of-science-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyFri, 16 Dec 2011 17:57:50 GMTThe scientific community should create new intergovernmental organisations that promote innovative science in Africa, says Calestous Juma.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/opinions/africa-needs-new-organisations-that-support-innovation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyTue, 13 Dec 2011 17:30:47 GMTA plan has been launched to link the new Zewail City of Science and Technology, with research institutions sharing similar interests.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/news/egypt-s-science-city-to-spawn-national-research-network.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyWed, 30 Nov 2011 16:57:07 GMTKenya has earmarked US$1 million to a flagship programme for boosting development-related research by women scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/news/kenya-doubles-research-funding-for-women-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyWed, 30 Nov 2011 16:36:25 GMTAngola has the money, connections and political will to be a force in African science. But will it tackle inequality, asks Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/opinions/africa-analysis-assessing-angola-s-science-ambition-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyWed, 30 Nov 2011 16:14:02 GMTThe inaugural Olusegun Obasanjo Prize has been awarded to HIV/AIDS researchers Salim S. and Quarraisha Abdool Karim.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/news/south-african-scientists-win-first-obasanjo-science-prize.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyWed, 23 Nov 2011 17:02:11 GMTWorking conditions are more important than salary, or bouts of training, for shaping morale in research institutions, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/news/working-conditions-key-to-research-output-says-study-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyFri, 04 Nov 2011 18:10:52 GMTPragmatism must trump profit when African leaders commit to a green development agenda, argues Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/opinions/africa-analysis-go-green-for-pragmatism-not-profit.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyFri, 04 Nov 2011 16:50:36 GMTFew science centres offer hands-on experience for young people in Africa. Support is needed for an expansion plan, says Graham Durant.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/african-science-policy/opinions/africa-needs-more-hands-on-science-centres-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_africansciencepolicyThu, 03 Nov 2011 16:05:46 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/