http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on brain drain and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/news/ Un centre de recherche de Jordanie s’est fixé comme objectif de développer la science et promouvoir la paix à travers la coopération internationale. Un reportage de Rehab Abd Almohsen.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/features/le-synchrotron-du-moyen-orient-la-coop-ration-scientifique-en-faveur-de-la-paix-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainThu, 25 Apr 2013 11:00:09 GMTA new Belgian research initiative is one of many improvements to Burundi's R&D sector following the end of its civil war.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/news/burundi-s-agriculture-sector-taps-into-belgian-funds-5.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainWed, 17 Apr 2013 06:14:58 GMTAbdus Salam used his genius to promote science in the developing world, but his legacy remains unfulfilled, says Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/opinions/abdus-salam-s-unfinished-business.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainThu, 31 Jan 2013 11:41:47 GMTDonors must work with African countries to provide crucial science infrastructure, argues S&T policy scholar Nicholas Michael Bashour.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/opinions/scant-funding-for-research-facilities-is-hurting-africa-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainThu, 17 Jan 2013 14:10:09 GMTGovernments in the Middle East and North Africa are recognising the links between the uprisings and science for development, says Bothina Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/editorials/promise-for-science-after-the-arab-spring-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainThu, 13 Dec 2012 10:54:38 GMTIraq's five-year strategy aims to build new universities and research centres, as well as to revamp existing ones.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/news/iraq-unveils-plan-to-revamp-science-infrastructure.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainThu, 29 Nov 2012 12:51:51 GMTArab expats have asked their home countries to implement science-friendly policies that will let them help native S&T while working abroad.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/news/expat-arab-scientists-demand-changes-at-home-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainThu, 08 Nov 2012 14:25:06 GMTAfrica's ability to sustain its development may be hampered by a lack of research capacity and human resources, a meeting has heard.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/news/lack-of-science-capacity-threatens-africa-s-development-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainFri, 02 Nov 2012 17:56:58 GMTNepal needs to attract more students to S&T courses or face a serious shortage of scientists, experts say.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/news/nepal-faces-shortage-of-young-scientists-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainFri, 02 Nov 2012 07:24:08 GMTPakistan's 'open access instrumentation' initiative can be replicated in other developing countries, opines Atta-ur-Rahman.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/opinions/pakistan-s-novel-open-access-instrumentation.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainThu, 01 Nov 2012 06:19:59 GMTResearch capacity in infectious and non-infectious diseases, which affect millions of Africans, has been boosted by a multi-million dollar fund.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/news/african-health-research-network-gets-cash-injection.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainMon, 29 Oct 2012 16:52:04 GMTHarnessing physics to boost development entails agreeing a clear strategy and building global networks, conference hears.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/news/physics-for-development-movement-needs-a-strategy--2.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainMon, 15 Oct 2012 17:31:18 GMTPlans are coming together for a new network to harness the expertise of African agricultural professionals living in Europe.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/news/network-for-african-agriculture-professionals-in-europe-set-to-launch.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainThu, 04 Oct 2012 17:12:45 GMTAlgeria's new science strategy will focus on reversing brain drain and rebuilding trust in research institutions to boost development.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/news/algeria-to-open-research-sector-to-foreign-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainThu, 20 Sep 2012 17:14:40 GMTThe Regional Initiative in Science and Education in Sub-Saharan Africa may expand to Francophone countries and to North Africa.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/news/african-science-initiative-rise-likely-to-expand.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainMon, 03 Sep 2012 17:24:54 GMTContrary to popular belief, North-South partnerships do not necessarily lead to brain drain in developing countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/news/north-south-collaboration-helps-researchers-stay-at-home.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainThu, 23 Aug 2012 11:45:09 GMTThe Gulf states need more collaboration on science to become knowledge economies; a proposed 'Gulf Union' may help achieve this.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/news/gulf-states-need-a-more-unified-approach-to-r-d-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainWed, 15 Aug 2012 17:37:04 GMTA new forum for young researchers is to be launched in Burkina Faso, to help foster dialogue and collaboration between young scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/news/burkina-faso-to-launch-network-for-young-researchers.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainMon, 13 Aug 2012 17:34:31 GMTTwo new projects are planned to help developing country researchers benefit from the support of US-based scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/news/us-initiatives-aim-to-tap-into-scientists-skills-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainMon, 06 Aug 2012 15:59:45 GMTAn educational project aims to ease Zimbabwe's university staffing shortages by video-streaming lectures from around the world.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/news/-virtual-lectures-to-help-cope-with-zimbabwean-brain-drain.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainMon, 23 Jul 2012 17:35:55 GMT 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