http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on knowledge economy and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/news/ More 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/knowledge-economy/arab-world-long-way-from-knowledge-society-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyWed, 18 Nov 2009 03:14:19 GMTMoney is no object at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology — but will sumptuous surroundings promote research?http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/thinking-big-and-expensive-in-the-saudi-desert.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyFri, 23 Oct 2009 01:22:15 GMTColombia's vice-president has given new impetus to the country's innovation system — a move well received by the scientific community.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/colombia-s-vice-president-leads-innovation-drive.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyFri, 31 Jul 2009 03:21:55 GMTSouth Africa's science minister has named the board members of a new agency that the government hopes will be the saviour of innovation.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/south-african-innovation-agency-takes-shape.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyTue, 21 Jul 2009 03:45:52 GMTAn influential lecture on the cultural significance of science remains as relevant today as when it was delivered 50 years ago.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/the-real-two-cultures-divide.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyThu, 21 May 2009 06:00:00 GMTA new foundation, supported by a number of African banks, will seek to promote the use of scientific knowledge across the continent.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/africa-backs-new-body-to-boost-knowledge-managemen.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyFri, 08 May 2009 12:00:00 GMTKnowledge must be converted into application if Africa is to cure its ills, a conference in Senegal has been told.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/less-talk-more-action-on-science-africa-urged.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyTue, 05 May 2009 04:07:16 GMTOpen innovation has potential to revitalise the development sector, providing new sources of creative knowledge and resources, says Tara Acharya.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/users-can-drive-creative-innovation-for-the-poor.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyThu, 26 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMTWith higher education returning to the aid agenda, SciDev.Net examines the successes, challenges and lessons to be learnt.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/what-role-for-higher-education-in-development-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyWed, 11 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMTDonors should fund the facilities needed to improve the conditions for research, as well as funding individual studies, says Berit Olsson.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/donors-must-fund-the-essential-conditions-for-rese.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:05:00 GMTSian Lewis charts the ups and downs in donor funding for higher education in developing countries over the last half century.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/funding-for-higher-education-facts-and-figures.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:01:00 GMTOur obsession with top-rated universities is denying us a 'world-class' global higher education system, says Ellen Hazelkorn.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/the-problem-with-university-rankings.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMTUruguay will fund national scientists living abroad to return to the country temporarily and share their knowledge.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/uruguay-emigrated-scientists-to-share-knowledge.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyFri, 28 Nov 2008 04:07:55 GMTEmerging economies have shown how knowledge can be harnessed to fuel long-term development, writes Calestous Juma.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/innovate-to-accumulate.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyThu, 20 Nov 2008 04:05:10 GMTThe UN has assisted Iraq in developing science and technology through an agreement that will support the country's science-based industry.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/un-boost-for-iraq-s-science-and-technology-sector.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyTue, 09 Sep 2008 04:40:46 GMTLebanon's parliament has endorsed a plan to reform science and technology policy with a focus on human resource development and capacity building.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/lebanon-to-reform-science-and-technology-policy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyThu, 21 Aug 2008 02:57:36 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/knowledge-economy/don-t-let-price-rises-blow-development-off-course.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyFri, 08 Aug 2008 06:05:43 GMTNeglect of science and technology in African universities has been compounded by a failure to focus research on the continent's needs, says Mammo Muchie.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/africa-needs-research-universities-to-fight-povert.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyFri, 01 Aug 2008 12:06:13 GMTGenomic medicine in developing countries needs government support and protection of 'genomic sovereignty', says researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/genomic-medicine-sector-needs-government-backing-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyThu, 26 Jun 2008 02:40:28 GMTA regional strategy and a focus on capacity building would strengthen Gulf investments in S&T, say Wael K. Al-Delaimy and Hilal A. Lashuel.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/knowledge-economy/gulf-states-should-work-together-on-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_knowledgeeconomyWed, 11 Jun 2008 05:20:44 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/