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/ The 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/brain-drain/indian-expat-scientists-scheme-off-to-shaky-start.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainThu, 12 Nov 2009 04:30:10 GMTCan Brazil use its booming economy and abundant natural resources to become a life sciences juggernaut, asks Gene Russo.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/brazil-fertile-ground-for-science-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainSun, 01 Nov 2009 02:38:07 GMTPost-apartheid South African science faces many challenges but boosts in science spending mean the country is making strides.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/the-state-of-south-african-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainMon, 12 Oct 2009 09:36:32 GMTAfter decades of so-so attempts to harness Africa's scientific diaspora, a model for collaboration remains elusive, says Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/africa-analysis-harnessing-the-scientific-diaspora-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainWed, 29 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTAfrican scientists have asked members of the G8+5 to help the continent stem brain drain and rebuild its university sector.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/africa-calls-on-world-s-richest-to-curb-brain-drai.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainFri, 12 Jun 2009 04:03:57 GMTA scheme to tempt Chinese nationals back from overseas must screen applicants better to attract the best scientists, a meeting has heard.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/chinese-repatriation-scheme-needs-tighter-rules-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainWed, 10 Jun 2009 03:19:57 GMTMany global health programmes erroneously claim to strengthen national health systems, a study has found.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/strengthening-health-systems-rhetoric-not-reality-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainWed, 03 Jun 2009 01:48:44 GMTA state-of-the-art research facility in Saudi Arabia aims to stem the region's brain drain and promote nanotechnology research in the Arab world.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/saudi-arabia-sets-up-nanotechnology-facility-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainFri, 22 May 2009 12:46:57 GMTSian Lewis charts the ups and downs in donor funding for higher education in developing countries over the last half century.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/funding-for-higher-education-facts-and-figures.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:01:00 GMTFostering a research culture has put Uganda's Makerere University back on its feet and is inspiring others, says Peter Wamboga-Mugirya.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/makerere-university-rebuilding-a-reputation.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMTIndia should be inspiring science and technology graduates to stay in the sector, rather than building new institutions, says Anant Kamath.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/india-s-graduates-lack-inspiration-not-infrastruct.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainThu, 05 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMTChina plans to offer top foreign scientists more than their current research funding in a bid to attract 1,500 exceptional researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/china-on-the-look-out-for-foreign-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainTue, 20 Jan 2009 04:07:03 GMTAfrica needs postgraduate programmes that focus on local priorities to improve its health systems, say Wilson Savino and colleagues.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/young-scientists-can-boost-african-health-systems.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainTue, 23 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMTUruguay will fund national scientists living abroad to return to the country temporarily and share their knowledge.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/uruguay-emigrated-scientists-to-share-knowledge.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainFri, 28 Nov 2008 04:07:55 GMTA bill in Argentina is proposing tax exemptions to boost private investment in science and help reduce brain drain.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/argentinean-bill-boosts-private-investment-in-s-t.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainThu, 30 Oct 2008 04:28:47 GMTMozambique's science and technology minister, Venâncio Massingue, tells SciDev.Net how he hopes to ensure that science benefits everyone.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/q-a-mozambique-s-science-for-the-people.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainWed, 29 Oct 2008 03:56:58 GMTOne of the most serious problems faced by Guatemala is its increasing brain drain, says a leading scientist.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/brain-drain-in-guatemala-serious-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainTue, 29 Jul 2008 01:13:10 GMTA proposal for a scheme to attract expat scientists back to Vietnam with good salaries and research funding is under discussion.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/vietnam-plans-to-tempt-expat-scientists-back.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainWed, 09 Jul 2008 05:36:16 GMTThe EU's 'Blue Card' could rob Africa of its highly-skilled workers and reverse gains made in fighting poverty and poor health, says Peter Ngatia.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/eu-blue-card-will-deepen-africa-s-health-skills-de.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainWed, 09 Jul 2008 03:33:04 GMTScience ministers from the G8 countries have pledged to boost funding for research and development to create a low-carbon economy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/brain-drain/g8-science-ministers-to-expand-low-carbon-r-d.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_braindrainWed, 18 Jun 2008 04:09:00 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/