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/ Gill Samuels of the Global Forum for Health Research tells SciDev.Net why health innovation must include health systems research.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/q-a-health-systems-innovation-with-gill-samuels.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyFri, 20 Nov 2009 03:29:53 GMTMore funding and freedoms are needed if the Arab world is to reach its goal of becoming a knowledge-based society, a report finds.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/arab-world-long-way-from-knowledge-society-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyWed, 18 Nov 2009 03:14:19 GMTThe global health innovation system must be considered as a whole to boost its effectiveness, say Stephen A. Matlin and Gill M.R. Samuels.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/health-innovation-requires-a-systems-approach.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyTue, 17 Nov 2009 03:41:16 GMTSatellites can save lives from natural disasters but developing countries risk missing the opportunity through poor political support.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/spotlight-on-satellites-for-disaster-management-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyWed, 11 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMTKenyan MP and remote sensing expert, Wilbur Ottichilo, argues the time is ripe for using satellites to spot developing African droughts.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/satellites-can-help-monitor-and-manage-african-droughts.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyWed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMTCan Brazil use its booming economy and abundant natural resources to become a life sciences juggernaut, asks Gene Russo.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/brazil-fertile-ground-for-science-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicySun, 01 Nov 2009 02:38:07 GMTMaternal health needs a new, pragmatic, research-led approach targeted specifically for developing countries, says Priya Shetty.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/biomed-analysis-mothers-health-needs-targeted-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyFri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMTThe African Biosafety Network of Expertise can now begin building African countries' biosafety knowhow in earnest.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/grant-bolsters-african-biosafety-capacity.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyThu, 15 Oct 2009 03:23:14 GMTIntellectual property must be protected to encourage technical innovations in agriculture, says Javier Fernandez of CropLife Latin America.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/intellectual-property-vital-for-agricultural-innovation.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyMon, 05 Oct 2009 03:45:22 GMTA TB medication that harnesses nanotechnology to cut treatment time and eliminate side effects has won a prestigious award.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/scientists-use-nanotech-to-upgrade-tb-drugs.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyTue, 29 Sep 2009 02:43:09 GMTA UNITAID patent pool could revolutionise HIV treatment and research in developing countries — if payment can be agreed, says Priya Shetty.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/biomed-analysis-pooling-patents-for-hiv-drugs.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyMon, 28 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMTCountries need to produce their own vaccines, and they need to invest in public sector capacity to do it, says Indian scientist Y. Madhavi.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/home-grown-vaccines-are-crucial-for-public-health.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyWed, 23 Sep 2009 04:51:24 GMTIndia is ranked behind Brazil and China for growth in innovative capacity, says a new report, but its tech readiness is praiseworthy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/indian-innovation-stands-to-improve-says-report-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyMon, 21 Sep 2009 04:23:31 GMTNigerian universities are targeting closer relationships with industry to unlock research languishing in laboratories.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/nigeria-relaunches-research-fair-to-boost-industry-links.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyThu, 17 Sep 2009 03:57:01 GMTPilot projects in India and Nigeria point to possible benefits of a new approach to agricultural innovation, say Andy Hall and Susanna Thorp.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/agriculture-needs-better-innovation-not-technology.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyWed, 16 Sep 2009 06:53:16 GMTKenya has maintained second place in Sub-Saharan Africa innovation rankings while other African countries have shown improvement.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/kenya-maintains-innovation-despite-political-strif.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyWed, 09 Sep 2009 04:37:14 GMTA majority of Latin American countries suffer from worthy talk but little stable R&D funding. Long-term strategies should be a priority.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/rhetoric-and-instability-stunt-latin-american-scie-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyThu, 03 Sep 2009 11:45:54 GMTMoves to introduce biotechnology to Africa must consider the needs and values of local people, argues socioeconomist Wilhemina Quaye.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/local-engagement-key-to-bringing-biotech-to-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyWed, 19 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTHelping farm labourers access new technologies and knowledge should be a priority for policymakers, argues innovation expert Anil Gupta.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/the-forgotten-farm-labourer.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyThu, 13 Aug 2009 01:00:00 GMTPatent offices in developing countries will be able to consult key science and technology journals under a new scheme.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/innovation-policy/free-journal-access-for-patent-offices-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_innovationpolicyTue, 11 Aug 2009 10:28:45 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/