http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on governance and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/governance/news/ A study reveals a link between urbanisation and malaria, raising hope that cities sprouting in developing nations will help reduce malaria.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/governance/news/is-city-growth-driving-malaria-elimination-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceThu, 16 May 2013 17:38:47 GMTDevelopment experts from the world's least developed countries have launched an independent group to bring local concerns to the UN debating table.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/governance/news/panel-from-least-developed-nations-to-jumpstart-sdg-debates.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceFri, 10 May 2013 17:08:09 GMTNepal sees waste-to-energy projects as a way to meet energy demand and also manage waste.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/governance/news/nepal-to-generate-electricity-from-waste.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceFri, 03 May 2013 11:01:08 GMTA new entity of the Mexican Presidency will seek to ensure increased budget for science, technology and innovation.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/governance/news/mexican-presidency-creates-entity-to-coordinate-st-i.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceFri, 26 Apr 2013 20:13:05 GMTA conference fails to address the use of chemicals to disable civilians, as indications of chemical weapons' use in Syria emerge.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/governance/news/chemical-weapons-convention-fails-to-address-key-issues.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceFri, 26 Apr 2013 16:23:03 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/governance/news/men-blamed-for-hindering-female-arab-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceThu, 25 Apr 2013 17:10:04 GMTA game and two other mobile apps that help citizens tackle local sanitation problems have won a World Bank-funded technology competition.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/governance/news/mobile-and-web-apps-tackle-sanitation-challenges.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceMon, 22 Apr 2013 16:00:20 GMTConservative traditions, rather than religious belief, seem to be the main barrier to modern science in Muslim countries, says David Dickson.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/governance/opinions/in-perspective-what-really-holds-back-islamic-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceThu, 18 Apr 2013 12:09:29 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/governance/news/developing-nations-have-more-to-lose-from-loss-of-drylands-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceMon, 15 Apr 2013 15:41:19 GMTAs presidential elections near in Venezuela, Andrea Small Carmona reports on the legacy of Hugo Chávez's socialist approach to science.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/governance/features/after-ch-vez-the-mixed-legacy-of-revolutionary-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceWed, 10 Apr 2013 11:48:59 GMTIndia hopes to boost biotech research in health, nutrition and agriculture through official awards.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/governance/news/india-to-award-biotech-solutions-in-health-and-farming.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceWed, 10 Apr 2013 08:05:30 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/governance/editorials/informal-dialogues-can-help-drive-global-health-policy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceFri, 05 Apr 2013 16:49:45 GMTPlans to create a dedicated science ministry to harmonise research in Uganda are moving ahead with the passing of a bill in parliament.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/governance/news/uganda-steps-closer-to-creating-science-ministry.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceFri, 05 Apr 2013 13:37:59 GMTHuman urine is not only a good substitute for urea — a costly chemical fertiliser — but also synergises well with compost.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/governance/news/crop-thrives-on-urine-compost-mix.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceTue, 02 Apr 2013 06:46:11 GMTIn the upcoming elections, a political party representing science aims to retain its seat and continue to influence policy, reports Crispin Maslog.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/governance/features/how-science-got-a-voice-in-the-philippine-congress-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceWed, 27 Mar 2013 18:00:00 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/governance/news/eu-s-new-research-mechanism-complex-and-narrow-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceTue, 19 Mar 2013 15:46:16 GMTThe new fund is just one measure Peru's government is introducing to support science, but some leading scientists say more help is needed.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/governance/news/peru-gets-new-research-fund-but-scientists-want-vision.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceThu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:01 GMTThe Egyptian government should develop researchers' business skills and support private sector innovation, advises a science survey.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/governance/news/egypt-urged-to-improve-its-scientists-enterprise-skills-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceMon, 04 Mar 2013 13:16:47 GMTThe Mexican government has increased funding for encouraging firms to carry out research aimed at commercial success.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/governance/news/mexico-boosts-innovation-funding-for-private-sector.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_governanceThu, 28 Feb 2013 12:27:19 GMTMexico's citizens have chosen their top three problems for scientists for focus on, subject to approval by 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