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More science and technical advisors should be supporting that, says research officer Harry Jones.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/opinions/technical-input-on-the-ground-deserves-donor-backing.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeWed, 22 May 2013 08:04:00 GMTFunding agencies should support closer interaction between development NGOs and scientists, argues research and policy analyst Charlie McLaren.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/opinions/ngos-need-more-say-in-research-priority-setting.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeWed, 22 May 2013 08:00:00 GMTBudgetary constraints and political apathy have resulted in poor science communication in India, says Archita Bhatta.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/features/india-lacks-political-will-for-science-communication.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeTue, 21 May 2013 08:46:29 GMTMuslim countries have failed to deliver on agreements to boost research spending and collaboration, their academicians claim.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/islamic-nations-are-failing-on-r-d-links-and-funding-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeWed, 15 May 2013 16:44:00 GMTA new Grand Challenges Canada project is funding cost-effective health innovations to the tune of more than US$10 million globally.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/canada-gives-us-10-million-to-health-innovations-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeFri, 10 May 2013 14:42:39 GMTNew research aims to help African policymakers understand the constraints on women entrepreneurs to unlock their economic potential.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/revealing-barriers-faced-by-africa-s-women-entrepreneurs.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeSun, 05 May 2013 06:55:11 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/finance/news/burundi-s-agriculture-sector-taps-into-belgian-funds-5.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeWed, 17 Apr 2013 06:14:58 GMTThe economic value of drylands from such things as farming and tourism is far greater in developing than developed nations, a study reveals.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/developing-nations-have-more-to-lose-from-loss-of-drylands-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeMon, 15 Apr 2013 15:41:19 GMTThe Islamic world's current science effort is on life support and without major 'surgery' could be yet another policy failure, says Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/opinions/islam-analysis-do-or-die-for-oic-science-cooperation.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeSun, 14 Apr 2013 09:00:52 GMTCosta Rica will invest an IADB loan in science scholarships and support for the private sector, to develop projects of business innovation.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/costa-rica-to-boost-capacity-building-and-innovation.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeFri, 12 Apr 2013 13:27:33 GMTResults-based carbon financing shows the way forward for involving the private sector in development, says ClimateCare's Edward Hanrahan.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/opinions/how-to-unlock-business-funding-for-development-projects.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeFri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTA group of powerful developing nations is to create an infrastructure investment bank and set up a forum for science ministers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/brics-agree-development-bank-and-science-forum.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeMon, 08 Apr 2013 16:38:20 GMTWith the global community gearing up for World Health Day, informal dialogues can build partnerships to drive health policy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/editorials/informal-dialogues-can-help-drive-global-health-policy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeFri, 05 Apr 2013 16:49:45 GMTMore research funding and new methods of technology transfer are needed to meet the UN's post-2015 development goals, experts urge.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/r-d-can-help-clear-development-hurdles-say-academics.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeThu, 04 Apr 2013 18:00:14 GMTInternational bodies are offering true research opportunities, but African funding is needed to prepare the ground, writes Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/opinions/africa-analysis-continent-must-back-tb-research-drive-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeThu, 04 Apr 2013 15:03:08 GMTFunding for programmes that target major diseases should be matched by investment in the health systems that underpin them, says Ghana's Irene Akua Agyepong.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/opinions/invest-in-health-systems-for-a-balanced-approach-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeWed, 03 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMTCompanies have much to offer when it comes to helping female entrepreneurs in developing countries access markets, says Henrietta Miers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/opinions/focus-on-gender-business-can-do-more-to-aid-women-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeThu, 28 Mar 2013 16:12:39 GMTThe strategy aims to encourage private investment in six strategic sectors, create new research posts and drive economic growth.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/argentina-unveils-plan-to-boost-science-investment-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeThu, 28 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMTMany developing nations could see dramatic development if they funded research infrastructure, argues David Dickson.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/opinions/in-perspective-focus-cash-on-research-infrastructure-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeWed, 20 Mar 2013 15:21:10 GMTThe EU's Horizon 2020 mechanism risks alienating developing countries with its complex procedures and lack of capacity building, say critics.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/eu-s-new-research-mechanism-complex-and-narrow-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeTue, 19 Mar 2013 15:46:16 GMT 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