http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on [capacity building] and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/capacity-building/news/ Pakistan's medical laboratory workers need better biosafety awareness says a new study.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/capacity-building/news/pakistani-medical-labs-lax-on-biosafety-survey-finds.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingWed, 08 Feb 2012 10:13:05 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/capacity-building/news/latin-american-countries-launch-biomedicine-network.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingMon, 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/capacity-building/news/un-needs-greater-integration-between-science-and-policy-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingFri, 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/capacity-building/news/chile-s-new-tax-breaks-set-to-stimulate-r-d.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingFri, 03 Feb 2012 16:23:21 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/capacity-building/opinions/africa-analysis-collaborating-too-far-from-home-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingThu, 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/capacity-building/features/the-solar-researchers-aiming-to-light-up-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingThu, 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/capacity-building/news/engineers-seek-more-recognition-in-rio-20-goals.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingThu, 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/capacity-building/opinions/south-sudan-must-turn-its-back-on-elitist-education-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:55:10 GMTA bioprospecting project in Panama is the first to be funded by the Nagoya Protocol Implementation Fund.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/capacity-building/news/panama-is-first-to-benefit-from-fund-to-tackle-biopiracy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:48:08 GMTA controversial science reform that gave the Venezuelan government more control over a private sector R&D tax has boosted science funding.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/capacity-building/news/boost-to-venezuela-s-science-funding-remains-under-fire.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingMon, 30 Jan 2012 18:14:28 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/capacity-building/editorials/egypt-from-revolutionary-spirit-to-scientific-progress-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingFri, 27 Jan 2012 16:02:21 GMTOffices of research, innovation and commercialisation (ORIC) are set to improve links between Pakistan’s universities and its enterprises.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/capacity-building/news/pakistan-to-improve-academia-industry-links.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingFri, 27 Jan 2012 10:11:57 GMTA 13 per cent hike in Saudi Arabia's higher education budget, has reignited a debate about university rankings.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/capacity-building/news/saudi-universities-shrug-off-row-over-scientists-salaries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingThu, 26 Jan 2012 18:20:59 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/capacity-building/opinions/how-to-nurture-entrepreneurs-and-stimulate-innovation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingWed, 25 Jan 2012 16:03:37 GMTPrincess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan talks to SciDev.Net about hopes for science in the Middle East, science diplomacy and the role of women scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/capacity-building/features/q-a-princess-sumaya-on-science-after-the-arab-spring.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingWed, 25 Jan 2012 14:44:21 GMTNepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/capacity-building/news/nepal-leads-biogas-collaboration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingTue, 24 Jan 2012 09:07:37 GMTJordan will coordinate a network linking researchers in seven Arab countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/capacity-building/news/jordan-to-be-centre-of-arab-science-e-network-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingMon, 23 Jan 2012 16:53:51 GMTColombian scientists have questioned the government's decision to give large portions of science royalties to areas with poor R&D capacity.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/capacity-building/news/colombia-s-mining-royalties-divide-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:31:37 GMTPakistan's science academy hosted six scientists from its Indian counterpart this week, leading to pledges on joint research projects.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/capacity-building/news/indian-scientists-visit-pakistan.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:26:36 GMTEnglish may be the language of science, but students learn better and contribute more when taught in their local tongue, says Giovanni Tapang.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/capacity-building/opinions/don-t-teach-maths-and-science-in-english-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_capacitybuildingFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:04:38 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/