http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on innovation policy and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/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/innovation-policy/editorials/how-not-to-move-forward-on-achieving-sustainability-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyFri, 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/innovation-policy/opinions/islam-analysis-specialist-r-d-funds-need-rethink-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:30:34 GMTImproving access to information technology can help communities assess their own vulnerability and boost local planning, says John Waugh.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/opinions/support-community-mapping-for-climate-adaptation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:59:43 GMTA report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/news/un-needs-greater-integration-between-science-and-policy-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyFri, 03 Feb 2012 16:25:35 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/innovation-policy/news/chile-s-new-tax-breaks-set-to-stimulate-r-d.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyFri, 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/innovation-policy/news/engineers-seek-more-recognition-in-rio-20-goals.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyThu, 02 Feb 2012 15:52:42 GMTSouth Sudan's prosperity depends on more public universities serving more students — and focussing on S&T, not humanities, says John A. Akec.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/opinions/south-sudan-must-turn-its-back-on-elitist-education-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:55:10 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/innovation-policy/news/panama-is-first-to-benefit-from-fund-to-tackle-biopiracy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:48:08 GMTOne year after Egypt's revolution, enthusiasm and prospects for science are high — but still need translation into a fully functioning system.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/editorials/egypt-from-revolutionary-spirit-to-scientific-progress-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyFri, 27 Jan 2012 16:02:21 GMTOffices of research, innovation and commercialisation (ORIC) are set to improve links between Pakistan’s universities and its enterprises.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/news/pakistan-to-improve-academia-industry-links.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyFri, 27 Jan 2012 10:11:57 GMTOpen innovation is key to the success of iHub and can change the working culture of any community of innovators, says Linda Kamau.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/opinions/how-to-nurture-entrepreneurs-and-stimulate-innovation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyWed, 25 Jan 2012 16:03:37 GMTPrincess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan talks to SciDev.Net about hopes for science in the Middle East, science diplomacy and the role of women scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/features/q-a-princess-sumaya-on-science-after-the-arab-spring.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyWed, 25 Jan 2012 14:44:21 GMTPatent applications to the Brazilian office of industrial property rose by 15% from 2009-2011, but most of them were from foreigners.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/news/brazil-registers-an-increase-in-patent-requests.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyWed, 25 Jan 2012 01:05:39 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/innovation-policy/news/colombia-s-mining-royalties-divide-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyFri, 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/innovation-policy/news/asian-countries-collectively-top-us-r-d-spend.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyThu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:02 GMTColombia is seeking to become an ‘academic campus’ at which foreign students and scholars can pursue graduate studies and do research.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/news/colombia-promotes-itself-as-an-academic-destination.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyFri, 13 Jan 2012 02:37:55 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/innovation-policy/news/scientists-scrutinise-first-draft-of-rio-20-agreement.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyThu, 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/innovation-policy/news/un-launches-initial-draft-of-rio-20-declaration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyThu, 12 Jan 2012 18:08:25 GMTSome Muslim countries' powerful financial incentives to make quick progress in research could backfire, cautions Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/opinions/islam-analysis-money-can-t-buy-quality-research-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyThu, 12 Jan 2012 17:47:46 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/innovation-policy/news/peru-to-boost-science-industry-links.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyWed, 11 Jan 2012 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