http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on gender and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/news/ An awards ceremony recognising Arab women scientists has enabled many to meet face-to-face for the first time.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/arab-women-scientists-launch-initiatives.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderWed, 07 Oct 2009 01:43:34 GMTThe Chilean government has committed funds for projects aimed at fostering a scientific and technological culture with more gender equality.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/chile-to-boost-participation-of-women-in-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderMon, 31 Aug 2009 07:36:33 GMTWomen around the world have been recognised for their contributions to science in the 'For Women in Science' awards.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/women-scientists-rewarded-for-outstanding-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderMon, 16 Mar 2009 03:30:23 GMTPlans to introduce incentives for female researchers in India have been largely unaddressed, say top women scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/incentives-for-indian-women-scientists-gathering-d.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderWed, 05 Nov 2008 04:15:04 GMTCommodity price rises are no substitute for long-term investment in infrastructure and capacity as a means of securing sustained development.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/don-t-let-price-rises-blow-development-off-course.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderFri, 08 Aug 2008 06:05:43 GMTAn Islamic Network for Women Scientists has been established to encourage women scientists to network more efficiently at the national level.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/new-network-to-raise-profile-of-muslim-women-scien.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderMon, 04 Aug 2008 05:13:07 GMTResearchers are putting women's lives at risk by being too cautious about trialling drugs during pregnancy, say Nicholas J. White and colleagues.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/risk-averse-researchers-put-mothers-lives-at-risk.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderTue, 24 Jun 2008 04:06:01 GMTPrudence Mutowo, winner of a 2006 L'Oreal UNESCO fellowship, speaks to SciDev.Net about her experiences as a woman in science.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/q-a-closing-the-gender-gap.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderWed, 30 Apr 2008 10:00:26 GMTMember states of the Arab League have approved a ten-year strategy aiming to boost higher education and scientific research.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/arab-leaders-approve-ten-year-higher-education-str.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderFri, 04 Apr 2008 04:03:43 GMTThe achievements of female scientists have been recognised with a new charter signed by past winners of the L'ORÉAL-UNESCO awards.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/women-scientists-celebrated-in-new-charter.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderTue, 25 Mar 2008 05:57:42 GMTA round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/south-asia-news-in-brief-1-15-march-2008.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderThu, 20 Mar 2008 03:58:03 GMTThe Gates Foundation has given US$13 million to a scheme aiming to increase the number of African women in agricultural science.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/us13-million-grant-boosts-women-in-agriculture.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderThu, 06 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTTo meet the challenge of climate change, Indian scientists need more imagination and vigour, and to stop playing safe, says Sunita Narain.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/wanted-imaginative-indian-climate-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderThu, 16 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMTFemale scientists continue to be discriminated against for top jobs in Chinese science, according to a new report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/female-scientists-face-discrimination-in-china.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderThu, 08 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMTThe plight of Malawi's science ambitions provides a sobering reminder of financial realities ahead of the AU science summit.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/malawi-science-plan-suffers-serious-shortfall.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderWed, 17 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMTRamdorai Sujatha has become the first female mathematician to win the annual Ramanujan Prize.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/indian-researcher-scoops-prize-for-developing-nati.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderThu, 21 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMTIn Latin America, women are overtaking men in several fields of scientific research, but few occupy senior decision-making roles, reports Paula Leighton.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/shifting-balance-gender-and-science-in-latin-amer.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderSun, 13 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMTA panel set up by an international group of science academies has proposed various steps to encourage more women to pursue scientific careers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/academies-urged-to-do-more-for-women-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderTue, 27 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMTThe dramatic scientific advances enjoyed by India's urban elite have passed the country's rural poor by, reports T. V. Padma.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/village-india-untouched-by-the-science-boom.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderMon, 15 May 2006 12:00:00 GMTA newly-formed network aims to increase the number of women working in science in Latin America.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/latin-american-network-for-women-in-science-set-up.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderTue, 09 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/