http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on r&d and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/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/r-d/q-a-health-systems-innovation-with-gill-samuels.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdFri, 20 Nov 2009 03:29:53 GMTInnovative agricultural technologies can produce crops that meet climate change challenges, says ICRISAT head William Dar.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/agriculture-can-adapt-to-climate-change.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdFri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:58 GMTCuba has managed to stay free of dengue fever through locally-relevant research, say Maria G. Guzmán and Gustavo Kourí.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/dengue-free-cuba-an-example-to-developing-countries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdWed, 18 Nov 2009 12:25:53 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/r-d/health-innovation-requires-a-systems-approach.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdTue, 17 Nov 2009 03:41:16 GMTThe first scientist to return home as part of India's new expatriate scheme has been dismissed, causing mixed reactions from fellow researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/indian-expat-scientists-scheme-off-to-shaky-start.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdThu, 12 Nov 2009 04:30:10 GMTChina's agricultural science is expanding fast, and its 'world share' of research papers is rising too, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/agriculture-fastest-growing-research-in-china.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdThu, 12 Nov 2009 03:18:06 GMTScientists must lobby policymakers and politicians to ensure that vital research on maternal and child health saves lives, say the authors of a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/scientists-must-ensure-key-research-reaches-the-poor--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdWed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTPakistan's Biological Safety Association has been reinvigorated with new powers in a drive to enhance biosafety regulations in the country.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/biosafety-back-on-the-agenda-in-pakistan.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdFri, 30 Oct 2009 01:29:19 GMTAfter 2006's commitment to one per cent GDP spending on science, is Africa keeping up, falling behind or investing, asks Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/africa-analysis-progress-on-science-spending-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdThu, 29 Oct 2009 09:06:38 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/r-d/biomed-analysis-mothers-health-needs-targeted-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdFri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMTFunds have fallen and the future is "worrying", the AU's science chief told the TWAS meeting, but some countries gave confident reports.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/financial-crisis-squeezes-african-science-funding-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdThu, 22 Oct 2009 03:15:24 GMTThe academy of sciences for the developing world unveiled ambitious funding hopes at its general meeting in South Africa.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/twas-aims-to-boost-its-science-fund.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdWed, 21 Oct 2009 02:50:58 GMTScientists in Chile say that the science and technology budget for next year proposed by the government will not be enough to fund valuable projects.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/chilean-scientists-criticise-2010-science-budget.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdSun, 18 Oct 2009 04:57:19 GMTFailure to secure rights over joint research data is preventing African researchers from getting ahead, a meeting has heard.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/africans-losing-out-in-north-south-collaborations-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdWed, 14 Oct 2009 04:21:52 GMTPatent applications can be filed and processed in Arabic for the first time, thanks to the newly enhanced status of Egypt's patent office.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/egypt-to-accept-patent-applications-in-arabic-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdWed, 14 Oct 2009 03:17:03 GMTAn affordable cholera vaccine candidate that meets WHO standards has shown to be safe and effective in clinical trials.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/affordable-cholera-vaccine-closer-to-reality.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdFri, 09 Oct 2009 03:07:18 GMTNew figures on research spending show that the gap between rich and poor countries is closing — but not fast enough.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/good-and-bad-news-on-the-science-gap-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdFri, 09 Oct 2009 10:00:49 GMTThe dearth of drugs for Chagas could be over as two organisations collaborate on testing on a new treatment.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/first-chagas-drug-in-40-years-to-enter-clinical-trials-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdThu, 08 Oct 2009 02:46:22 GMTDeveloping countries are spending more on R&D and have invested in many more scientists, according to UNESCO figures.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/poor-countries-spending-more-on-science-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdWed, 07 Oct 2009 05:27:08 GMTAn awards ceremony recognising Arab women scientists has enabled many to meet face-to-face for the first time.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/arab-women-scientists-launch-initiatives.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdWed, 07 Oct 2009 01:43:34 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/