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/ Muslim countries have failed to deliver on agreements to boost research spending and collaboration, their academicians claim.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/news/islamic-nations-are-failing-on-r-d-links-and-funding-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdWed, 15 May 2013 16:44:00 GMTA new Grand Challenges Canada project is funding cost-effective health innovations to the tune of more than US$10 million globally.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/news/canada-gives-us-10-million-to-health-innovations-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdFri, 10 May 2013 14:42:39 GMTMalaysia, Singapore and Thailand are the only South-East Asian representatives among the top 50 most innovative nations globally.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/news/global-ranking-reveals-innovation-gap-in-south-east-asia.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdFri, 03 May 2013 03:01:23 GMTScientists in developing countries should increase the quality of their research by publishing more good papers, not fewer, says Rafael Loyola.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/opinions/developing-nations-should-avoid-slow-science-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdWed, 01 May 2013 16:08:55 GMTCIRAD, the French agricultural research centre, has a new strategy that aims for more science partnerships with developing nations.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/news/french-centre-to-use-research-as-tool-for-development.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdTue, 30 Apr 2013 17:11:33 GMTThe Chinese Academy of Sciences is to open new centres in the developing world to promote science cooperation and training.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/news/china-plans-research-centres-to-aid-developing-world.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdThu, 18 Apr 2013 10:23:52 GMTCommitting to disability-inclusive technology transfer in the post-2015 development goals will help to cut inequality, says Sue Coe.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/opinions/focus-on-disability-transfer-technology-to-all.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdWed, 17 Apr 2013 17:46:57 GMTA new Belgian research initiative is one of many improvements to Burundi's R&D sector following the end of its civil war.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/news/burundi-s-agriculture-sector-taps-into-belgian-funds-5.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdWed, 17 Apr 2013 06:14:58 GMTThe Islamic world's current science effort is on life support and without major 'surgery' could be yet another policy failure, says Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/opinions/islam-analysis-do-or-die-for-oic-science-cooperation.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdSun, 14 Apr 2013 09:00:52 GMTScience could lead the fightback by French Polynesian black pearl farms hit by overproduction and the economic downturn.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/news/pacific-research-aims-to-boost-pearl-farms-fortunes.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdThu, 11 Apr 2013 14:00:13 GMTIndia hopes to boost biotech research in health, nutrition and agriculture through official awards.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/news/india-to-award-biotech-solutions-in-health-and-farming.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdWed, 10 Apr 2013 08:05:30 GMTA group of powerful developing nations is to create an infrastructure investment bank and set up a forum for science ministers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/news/brics-agree-development-bank-and-science-forum.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdMon, 08 Apr 2013 16:38:20 GMTA clinical research fellowship scheme to train African biomedical students will open later this year.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/news/biomedical-research-fellowship-aims-to-build-capacity-in-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdFri, 05 Apr 2013 14:17:01 GMTPlans to create a dedicated science ministry to harmonise research in Uganda are moving ahead with the passing of a bill in parliament.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/news/uganda-steps-closer-to-creating-science-ministry.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdFri, 05 Apr 2013 13:37:59 GMTMore research funding and new methods of technology transfer are needed to meet the UN's post-2015 development goals, experts urge.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/news/r-d-can-help-clear-development-hurdles-say-academics.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdThu, 04 Apr 2013 18:00:14 GMTAfter a lengthy court battle, India has rejected a major cancer drug patent bid — meaning lifesaving drugs will remain cheap and accessible.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/news/indian-court-s-novartis-ruling-keeps-door-to-cheap-drugs-open.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdTue, 02 Apr 2013 15:40:59 GMTThe strategy aims to encourage private investment in six strategic sectors, create new research posts and drive economic growth.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/news/argentina-unveils-plan-to-boost-science-investment-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdThu, 28 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMTDisabled people are thought to make up about a seventh of the world's population, so why are they often ignored in housing research, asks Sue Coe.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/opinions/focus-on-disability-include-disabled-people-in-housing-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdFri, 22 Mar 2013 15:25:27 GMTPakistan's revamped Global Climate Change Impact Centre is set to give the country a bigger role in climate studies.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/news/pakistan-revamps-climate-study-centre.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdFri, 22 Mar 2013 09:12:29 GMTMany developing nations could see dramatic development if they funded research infrastructure, argues David Dickson.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/r-d/opinions/in-perspective-focus-cash-on-research-infrastructure-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_rdWed, 20 Mar 2013 15:21:10 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/