http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on gender and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/news/ New 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/gender/news/revealing-barriers-faced-by-africa-s-women-entrepreneurs.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderSun, 05 May 2013 06:55:11 GMTA conference in Kuwait urges support for efforts to improve networking and the protection of women's rights, which are at risk after the Arab Spring.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/news/female-arab-scientists-urge-defence-of-women-s-rights.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderMon, 29 Apr 2013 16:15:03 GMTFemale researchers in Arab nations are being hampered by a lack of support from research bodies and male scientists, a conference has heard.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/news/men-blamed-for-hindering-female-arab-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderThu, 25 Apr 2013 17:10:04 GMTProjects to conserve dryland areas must ensure that women have secure access to and control over this land, says Henrietta Miers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/opinions/focus-on-gender-give-women-a-say-in-dryland-protection.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderThu, 25 Apr 2013 08:00:36 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/gender/opinions/focus-on-gender-business-can-do-more-to-aid-women-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderThu, 28 Mar 2013 16:12:39 GMTThe number of female researchers in the Islamic world is above average, but this does not translate to the quality of their participation, says Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/opinions/islam-analysis-the-women-in-science-movement-has-a-long-way-to-go-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderMon, 18 Mar 2013 08:00:20 GMTTrials in Sub-Saharan Africa have shown that daily HIV prevention methods are highly unsuitable for young women at risk of HIV infection.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/news/another-blow-for-microbicide-hiv-prevention--6.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderWed, 06 Mar 2013 05:50:37 GMTA Yemeni health researcher and pioneer of a network for Arab women scientists is one of five recipients of a global science award.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/news/new-award-recognises-five-pioneering-women-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderThu, 28 Feb 2013 12:50:09 GMTSmall-scale technology can help women to raise their status and increase their income and education, says Henrietta Miers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/opinions/focus-on-gender-small-scale-tech-can-transform-women-s-lives.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderThu, 28 Feb 2013 11:34:21 GMTResearchers have found a strong correlation between female education and the successful implementation of sustainable farming in Africahttp://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/news/educating-women-key-to-sustainable-farming-in-africa-says-study-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderThu, 31 Jan 2013 12:06:59 GMTResearch is needed into how women and girls could use mobile phones to get help after sexual violence, says Henrietta Miers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/opinions/focus-on-gender-a-role-for-mhealth-in-sexual-violence.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderWed, 30 Jan 2013 16:50:54 GMTA six-country assessment shows how women's inclusion in science should be supported, write gender experts Sophia Huyer and Nancy Hafkin.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/opinions/the-right-policies-can-fill-the-gender-gap-in-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderWed, 05 Dec 2012 15:37:38 GMTWomen agricultural researchers in 11 Sub-Saharan countries will benefit from a second phase of the AWARD programme.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/news/donors-renew-programme-for-african-women-researchers-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderMon, 12 Nov 2012 16:48:19 GMTWomen are scarce in sectors such as engineering and physics, and their role in leadership positions is marginal too, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/news/women-under-represented-in-emerging-nations-s-t.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderTue, 23 Oct 2012 17:01:57 GMTEnabling women the same access to agriculture and markets as men is vital to boosting food security and nutrition, a conference hears.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/news/gender-gap-in-agriculture-must-be-addressed-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderMon, 22 Oct 2012 16:56:05 GMTCultural constraints, economics and over-reliance on indigenous knowledge limit climate change adaptation, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/news/climate-change-awareness-in-africa-and-asia-varies-greatly-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderWed, 17 Oct 2012 16:27:07 GMTUniversities continue to favour male professorships and fail to support women sufficiently early on in their careers, say experts.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/news/study-sheds-light-on-university-gender-inequity.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderWed, 10 Oct 2012 17:07:41 GMTTheatre is a powerful tool to mobilise women farmers in Africa, say agriculture specialists Lindiwe Majele Sibanda and Sithembile Mwamakamba.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/opinions/women-farmers-can-influence-policy-through-theatre.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderWed, 03 Oct 2012 09:00:00 GMTS&T advances should safeguard health, equity and the rights of vulnerable populations, says rural development professional Bhavani R. V.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/opinions/responsible-science-is-vital-for-development.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderWed, 26 Sep 2012 09:02:00 GMTContrary to popular belief, North-South partnerships do not necessarily lead to brain drain in developing countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/gender/news/north-south-collaboration-helps-researchers-stay-at-home.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_genderThu, 23 Aug 2012 11:45:09 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/