http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on entrepreneurship and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/ Software applications, or apps, that help solve East African farmers' climate problems have received cash prizes in the Apps4Africa competition.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/software-apps-for-african-farmers-win-prizes.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:27:56 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/entrepreneurship/features/the-solar-researchers-aiming-to-light-up-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 02 Feb 2012 16:45:31 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/entrepreneurship/news/pakistan-to-improve-academia-industry-links.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipFri, 27 Jan 2012 10:11:57 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/entrepreneurship/opinions/how-to-nurture-entrepreneurs-and-stimulate-innovation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipWed, 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/entrepreneurship/features/q-a-princess-sumaya-on-science-after-the-arab-spring.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipWed, 25 Jan 2012 14:44:21 GMTAsia now collectively invests slightly more than the United States in research and development, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/asian-countries-collectively-top-us-r-d-spend.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:02 GMTPeru has unveiled an ambitious innovation project to improve collaboration between the public and private sectors, and boost science.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/peru-to-boost-science-industry-links.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipWed, 11 Jan 2012 17:45:03 GMTUganda's president has declared, again, that he will raise scientists' pay to "international standards".http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/-international-pay-promise-for-ugandan-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipWed, 11 Jan 2012 17:26:27 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/entrepreneurship/news/senegal-brainstorms-how-to-make-innovation-a-priority.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipWed, 21 Dec 2011 17:25:33 GMTArab Spring revolutionaries turning to governance must adopt knowledge and innovation as barometers for progress, says Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/opinions/islam-analysis-plant-seeds-for-a-scientific-revolution-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 15 Dec 2011 16:26:39 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/entrepreneurship/news/egypt-s-science-city-to-spawn-national-research-network.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipWed, 30 Nov 2011 16:57:07 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/entrepreneurship/opinions/africa-analysis-assessing-angola-s-science-ambition-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipWed, 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/entrepreneurship/news/south-african-scientists-win-first-obasanjo-science-prize.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipWed, 23 Nov 2011 17:02:11 GMTIndia's IT sector offers solutions for local problems — but entrepreneurs need help getting innovations to market, says Vineeta Dixit.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/opinions/local-needs-are-the-future-for-it-innovations.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 17 Nov 2011 15:54:05 GMTBill Gates urged developed, emerging and developing economies to form 'triangular' partnerships to push innovations.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/gates-tells-g20-innovation-is-the-key-to-development.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipFri, 04 Nov 2011 18:11:53 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/entrepreneurship/opinions/africa-needs-more-hands-on-science-centres-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 03 Nov 2011 16:05:46 GMTInstalling solar-powered charging stations in African villages could bring in a steady income for rural entrepreneurs, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/solar-charging-micro-firms-could-solve-mobile-energy-gap.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipFri, 21 Oct 2011 16:47:25 GMT'Boundary organisations' offer a space away from politics for scientists to engage government officials with their research, says Scott Drimie.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/opinions/creating-a-safe-space-to-advance-evidence-based-policy-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipWed, 19 Oct 2011 17:05:27 GMTPakistan has promised to increase research spending to two per cent of GDP, as part of a ten-year roadmap to develop its science.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/pakistan-puts-science-back-on-its-development-agenda.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 29 Sep 2011 17:18:13 GMTTo see the research they fund in action, donors should work with good local governance, not informal networks, writes Justin O. Parkhurst.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/opinions/support-local-governance-to-get-research-into-policy-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 22 Sep 2011 17:12:40 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/