http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on education and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/news/ Despite a difficult financial climate in Pakistan, the government has increased funding for science by a quarter.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/pakistani-science-receives-funding-boost.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationMon, 29 Jun 2009 02:46:05 GMTMalawi's newly re-elected president has plans for science and technology, including a new commission to coordinate research.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/malawi-to-boost-investment-in-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationFri, 26 Jun 2009 03:38:59 GMTThe Egyptian research community is set to get a boost with a new digital library and discounted access to top international journals.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/egypt-to-get-digital-science-library.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationTue, 16 Jun 2009 02:15:15 GMTSouth Africa's new science minister will help boost science for development, says an editorial in the South African Journal of Science.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/new-south-african-minister-will-put-science-centre.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationThu, 11 Jun 2009 09:53:24 GMTMorocco is investing more in science with plans to make universities financially independent and upgrade the scientific infrastructure.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/morocco-to-boost-investment-in-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationTue, 09 Jun 2009 12:57:46 GMTBarack Obama has outlined a commitment to improving science and technology relations with Muslim communities around the world.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/obama-vows-to-boost-science-ties-with-muslim-world.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationFri, 05 Jun 2009 03:49:31 GMTLaptops distributed under the "One Laptop per Child" scheme can be a distraction from the real business of education, researchers say.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/study-criticises-laptops-for-children-scheme.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationThu, 04 Jun 2009 02:04:59 GMTA second African is among several candidates who have come forward at the last minute for the post of UNESCO's director-general.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/last-minute-candidates-vie-for-unesco-s-top-post.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationMon, 01 Jun 2009 04:14:21 GMTSeveral science initiatives in Pakistan, such as the National Commission on Biotechnology, have been hit by the global financial crisis.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/financial-crisis-hits-pakistani-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationThu, 28 May 2009 10:34:47 GMTAfter several delays, construction is underway on Botswana's specialist science university, with students expected to register in 2011.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/botswana-begins-building-new-s-t-university.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationThu, 21 May 2009 01:54:29 GMTThe Africa Commission is calling for more investment in higher education as well as technology transfer to bolster entrepreneurship.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/blueprint-says-make-the-most-of-african-enterprise.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationFri, 15 May 2009 04:53:47 GMTSouth African president Jacob Zuma has announced new science and health ministers in a cabinet clear out.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/new-south-african-ministers-greeted-with-caution-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationThu, 14 May 2009 04:06:01 GMTBahrain is investing in large-scale science and technology projects in an effort to become an innovation hotspot.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/bahrain-invests-in-science-and-technology-innovati.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationMon, 11 May 2009 03:01:51 GMTIndia will build on the success of its online engineering course by increasing content and drawing in more premier institutes as partners.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/india-to-expand-hit-online-engineering-course.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationThu, 02 Apr 2009 11:28:26 GMTDeveloping world researchers will team up with Canadian counterparts to tackle a variety of problems such as disease modelling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/canada-links-up-with-developing-country-researcher.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationThu, 19 Mar 2009 03:30:02 GMTWith higher education returning to the aid agenda, SciDev.Net examines the successes, challenges and lessons to be learnt.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/what-role-for-higher-education-in-development-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationWed, 11 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMTDonors should fund the facilities needed to improve the conditions for research, as well as funding individual studies, says Berit Olsson.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/donors-must-fund-the-essential-conditions-for-rese.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:05:00 GMTAfrican governments must invest in science training — but they don't have to go it alone, says Arlen Hastings.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/science-training-if-governments-lead-others-will-h.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:04:00 GMTHigher education in developing countries needs innovation infrastructure if it is to boost development, says Arnoldo Ventura.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/education/new-thinking-needed-on-innovation-infrastructure.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:03:00 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/education/funding-for-higher-education-facts-and-figures.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_educationWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:01:00 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/