http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on mdgs and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/news/ A global alliance of health business leaders is harnessing its joint strengths to meet the health-related Millennium Development Goals.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/news/business-leaders-join-forces-to-meet-global-health-goals.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsThu, 17 May 2012 16:26:03 GMTNext month's meeting in Brazil needs send the right signals to encourage progress on sustainability, says ODI's Claire Melamed.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/opinions/rio-20-must-push-past-politics-with-achievable-targets.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsTue, 15 May 2012 17:26:32 GMTThe leaders of Indonesia, Liberia and the United Kingdom will co-chair a UN panel advising on development after the MDGs expire.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/news/un-appoints-high-level-development-advisory-panel.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsFri, 11 May 2012 17:13:58 GMTA project to help African countries achieve the MDGs is proving a success says a study, although experts question its methods.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/news/millennium-villages-project-a-success-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsThu, 10 May 2012 15:26:02 GMTResearch shows that data from national household surveys provide more accurate assessment of hunger in Mali.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/news/more-detailed-data-needed-to-tackle-hunger-in-mali-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsWed, 09 May 2012 16:28:03 GMTThe latest round of informal consultations on the Rio+20 zero draft has heard conflicting arguments on Sustainable Development Goals.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/news/warnings-against-sdg-rush-ahead-of-rio-20-summit.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsThu, 03 May 2012 16:07:40 GMTTechnological innovation can't be imposed on poor people — they must be engaged to select ideas that suit their lives, writes Lawrence Gudza.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/opinions/successful-innovation-depends-on-engaging-the-grassroots.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsWed, 02 May 2012 10:03:00 GMTCountries can't rely on development to reduce population growth and must increase family planning and education access, a report says.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/news/sustainable-development-means-tackling-childbirth-rates-report-says.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsThu, 26 Apr 2012 16:22:24 GMTQuality analysis of some water sources reveals some countries have more work ahead to achieve an MDG on access to safe water.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/news/safe-water-access-goal-further-away-than-previously-thought.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsMon, 02 Apr 2012 14:50:13 GMTPreliminary details of a new indicator known as Inclusive Wealth were released today, revealing more modest success for Brazil and India than indicated by GDP.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/news/india-beats-australia-on-inclusive-wealth-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsWed, 28 Mar 2012 18:05:34 GMTThe proposed Sustainable Development Goals need more focus on health to continue the progress achieved with MDGs, argues Priya Shetty.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/opinions/biomed-analysis-sustainability-goals-too-light-on-health-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsThu, 16 Feb 2012 16:34:19 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/mdgs/news/un-needs-greater-integration-between-science-and-policy-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsFri, 03 Feb 2012 16:25:35 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/mdgs/features/q-a-princess-sumaya-on-science-after-the-arab-spring.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsWed, 25 Jan 2012 14:44:21 GMTIndian health officials are describing hard to treat cases of TB as 'extra XDR-TB' amid warnings that the disease is not being managed properly.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/news/india-faces-totally-drug-resistant-tb.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsThu, 19 Jan 2012 10:12:37 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/mdgs/news/un-launches-initial-draft-of-rio-20-declaration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsThu, 12 Jan 2012 18:08:25 GMTIndian premier Manmohan Singh wants the country’s scientists to follow policy using science and technology to push inclusive growth.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/news/-indian-science-must-serve-inclusive-development-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsWed, 04 Jan 2012 06:20:37 GMTBill Gates urged developed, emerging and developing economies to form 'triangular' partnerships to push innovations.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/news/gates-tells-g20-innovation-is-the-key-to-development.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsFri, 04 Nov 2011 18:11:53 GMTFew science centres offer hands-on experience for young people in Africa. Support is needed for an expansion plan, says Graham Durant.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/opinions/africa-needs-more-hands-on-science-centres-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsThu, 03 Nov 2011 16:05:46 GMTIndia has a heavy TB burden but has the technological capacity to deal with it. T.V. Padma reports.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/features/can-india-deliver-affordable-tb-diagnostics-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsThu, 03 Nov 2011 05:16:24 GMTThe Millennium Villages Project is claiming major successes as it enters its second phase, but critics question its assessment methods.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/mdgs/news/millennium-villages-project-launches-second-phase.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_mdgsWed, 12 Oct 2011 17:54:44 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/