http://www.scidev.net/ Latest r-d-in-africa on science-and-innovation-policy and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/ The country's S&T minister has announced that Buenos Aires will be the first Latin American branch of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/argentina-to-host-centre-for-genetics-and-biotechn.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaWed, 19 Nov 2008 04:28:05 GMTStrained relations between scientists and policymakers are hindering efforts to improve African health, warn experts.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/scientist-policymaker-misunderstandings-hindering-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaTue, 18 Nov 2008 04:37:58 GMTOn its 25th anniversary, TWAS has called on governments to put science at the centre of their policymaking.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/twas-calls-for-one-per-cent-gdp-investment-in-scie.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaTue, 18 Nov 2008 04:20:54 GMTMany countries have failed to invest sufficiently in health research since pledging to do so four years ago, but others have progressed.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/key-african-countries-not-keeping-health-research-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaTue, 18 Nov 2008 09:33:57 GMTTechnology transfer is central to translating nanotechnology research into benefits for society, says Bai Chunli.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/technology-transfer-is-key-to-reaping-nanotech-ben.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaThu, 13 Nov 2008 02:25:32 GMTCosta Rica's Ministry of Science has introduced a Google group to encourage its citizens to suggest and discuss innovative ideas.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/costa-rica-launches-google-innovation-community.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaThu, 13 Nov 2008 11:15:00 GMTCuba and Austria have signed cooperation agreements to develop new alternative sources for stimulating the rational use of energy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/cuba-and-austria-to-boost-alternative-energies.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaWed, 12 Nov 2008 04:59:59 GMTAsian cities launch a roadmap for cleaner fuels, Pakistan monitors its carbon emissions, climate change at risk of neglect, and more.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/south-asia-news-in-brief-31-october-12-november.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaWed, 12 Nov 2008 04:17:09 GMTBiotechnology holds great promise for developing countries, but only if they build up their scientific capacity, says TWAS fellow Indira Nath.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/develop-capacity-to-make-the-most-of-biotech.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaWed, 12 Nov 2008 03:41:15 GMTPhysics is important for sustainable economic growth, says physicist Reza Mansouri.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/physics-can-help-fuel-economic-growth.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaTue, 11 Nov 2008 04:19:43 GMTTwenty-five years after TWAS was set up, Yojana Sharma examines whether it is any nearer to achieving its ambitious goalshttp://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/twas-torch-bearer-for-science-in-the-developing-wo.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaMon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:52 GMTThe Chinese Academy of Sciences is taking steps to progress current laboratory technologies and analysis methods.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/china-to-accelerate-scientific-instrument-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaMon, 10 Nov 2008 04:37:20 GMTOver 25 years, TWAS has fostered and celebrated science in the South. Jacob Palis looks back — and forward to the challenges ahead.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/twas-s-silver-anniversary-looking-forward-and-back.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaMon, 10 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMTDryland farmers deserve more support from governments, says ICRISAT director-general William Dar.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/more-support-needed-for-dryland-farmers.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaFri, 07 Nov 2008 04:20:29 GMTA technology transfer centre promoting industrial development and collaboration between Indian Ocean countries will be based in Iran.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/iran-home-to-indian-ocean-tech-transfer-centre.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaFri, 07 Nov 2008 04:16:54 GMTOpinions on China's recent US$3.7 billion GM roll-out remain divided, with concerns over potential risks and regulation loopholes.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/china-s-gm-ambition-raises-biosafety-concerns.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaThu, 06 Nov 2008 05:14:16 GMTDisease money 'rerouted' in Zimbabwe, farming methods could halve Africa's poverty, the search for a HIV/AIDS vaccine continues, and more.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/sub-saharan-africa-news-in-brief-24-october-6-nove.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaThu, 06 Nov 2008 04:00:30 GMTKenya's parliament expects to approve its much-delayed biosafety bill before the Christmas break.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/kenya-prepares-to-approve-biosafety-legislation.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaThu, 06 Nov 2008 02:23:54 GMTPlans to introduce incentives for female researchers in India have been largely unaddressed, say top women scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/incentives-for-indian-women-scientists-gathering-d.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaWed, 05 Nov 2008 04:15:04 GMTThe Dominican government has launched a strategic ten-year plan for science, technology and innovation.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d-in-africa/dominican-republic-issues-strategic-science-plan.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdinafricaTue, 04 Nov 2008 04:49:28 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/