http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on [finance] and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/ A new intergovernmental panel would not be the best way of tackling the multifaceted challenges of sustainable development.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/editorials/how-not-to-move-forward-on-achieving-sustainability-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeFri, 10 Feb 2012 16:32:12 GMTR&D funds levied on business must build organisations that offer short-term benefits through a clear strategy, says Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/opinions/islam-analysis-specialist-r-d-funds-need-rethink-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:30:34 GMTTropical cyclone damage costs are set to increase dramatically because of climate change, and population and economic growth, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/damage-from-tropical-cyclones-set-to-soar-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeThu, 09 Feb 2012 17:21:22 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/finance/news/chile-s-new-tax-breaks-set-to-stimulate-r-d.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeFri, 03 Feb 2012 16:23:21 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/finance/news/engineers-seek-more-recognition-in-rio-20-goals.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeThu, 02 Feb 2012 15:52:42 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/finance/news/panama-is-first-to-benefit-from-fund-to-tackle-biopiracy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:48:08 GMTNewly-developed software to monitor food prices of staple crops may help reduce volatility in food prices in many Sub-Saharan countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/monitoring-software-may-help-stabilise-food-prices.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:20:25 GMTUnprecedented collaboration by drug firms, ambitious targets and more funds form part of a new fight against neglected tropical diseases.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/public-private-push-against-neglected-diseases-unveiled.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeTue, 31 Jan 2012 17:42:29 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/finance/news/boost-to-venezuela-s-science-funding-remains-under-fire.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeMon, 30 Jan 2012 18:14:28 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/finance/news/saudi-universities-shrug-off-row-over-scientists-salaries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeThu, 26 Jan 2012 18:20:59 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/finance/news/colombia-s-mining-royalties-divide-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:31:37 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/finance/news/asian-countries-collectively-top-us-r-d-spend.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeThu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:02 GMTThe Egyptian revolution has led to a golden year for science with increased investment, ambitious plans and renewed public interest.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/egypt-s-scientists-savour-post-revolution-year.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeWed, 18 Jan 2012 16:39:46 GMTCampaigners welcome plenty of science in the first draft of the planet's environmental negotiations, but say there are omissions.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/scientists-scrutinise-first-draft-of-rio-20-agreement.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeThu, 12 Jan 2012 18:21:20 GMTThe UN has published its draft negotiating document, 'The Future We Want', ahead of the Rio+20 summit in June.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/un-launches-initial-draft-of-rio-20-declaration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeThu, 12 Jan 2012 18:08:25 GMTAn international meeting aims to shake up donor−recipient relations in a quest for more enduring health gains, reports Beverly Petersen Stearns.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/features/moving-beyond-aid-to-set-the-global-health-agenda-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeThu, 12 Jan 2012 11:00:00 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/finance/news/peru-to-boost-science-industry-links.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeWed, 11 Jan 2012 17:45:03 GMTRio+20 should set up a scientific cooperation mechanism drawing on capabilities in both North and South, say Gisbert Glaser and Alice Abreu.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/opinions/green-economies-need-a-new-mechanism-to-harness-science-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeWed, 11 Jan 2012 17:39:24 GMTUganda's president has declared, again, that he will raise scientists' pay to "international standards".http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/news/-international-pay-promise-for-ugandan-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeWed, 11 Jan 2012 17:26:27 GMTBusiness models that pair up cheap solar technologies with cell-phone services can provide the poor with renewable energy, says Carl Pope.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/finance/opinions/affordable-solar-power-for-the-poor-is-within-reach-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_financeTue, 10 Jan 2012 18:22:47 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/