http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on science networks and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/news/ Africa lags behind other developing regions in local collaboration — and in building its own scientific capacity, says Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/opinions/africa-analysis-collaborating-too-far-from-home-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksThu, 02 Feb 2012 17:31:04 GMTCan a new network of African energy researchers lead the way on solar power for the continent? Christine Ottery finds out.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/features/the-solar-researchers-aiming-to-light-up-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksThu, 02 Feb 2012 16:45:31 GMTDeep-rooted philosophies discourage data sharing and specialised research services, hampering research quality, says Peng Gong.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/opinions/china-must-overcome-cultural-obstacles-to-boost-research-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksTue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMTOffices of research, innovation and commercialisation (ORIC) are set to improve links between Pakistan’s universities and its enterprises.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/news/pakistan-to-improve-academia-industry-links.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksFri, 27 Jan 2012 10:11:57 GMTOpen innovation is key to the success of iHub and can change the working culture of any community of innovators, says Linda Kamau.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/opinions/how-to-nurture-entrepreneurs-and-stimulate-innovation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksWed, 25 Jan 2012 16:03:37 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/science-networks/features/q-a-princess-sumaya-on-science-after-the-arab-spring.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksWed, 25 Jan 2012 14:44:21 GMTJordan will coordinate a network linking researchers in seven Arab countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/news/jordan-to-be-centre-of-arab-science-e-network-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksMon, 23 Jan 2012 16:53:51 GMTPakistan's science academy hosted six scientists from its Indian counterpart this week, leading to pledges on joint research projects.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/news/indian-scientists-visit-pakistan.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:26:36 GMTAsia now collectively invests slightly more than the United States in research and development, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/news/asian-countries-collectively-top-us-r-d-spend.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksThu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:02 GMTJapan is to help Vietnam develop a satellite programme to help combat the effects of climate change and natural disasters.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/news/vietnam-to-launch-earth-monitoring-satellites.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksFri, 13 Jan 2012 17:35:40 GMTColombia is seeking to become an ‘academic campus’ at which foreign students and scholars can pursue graduate studies and do research.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/news/colombia-promotes-itself-as-an-academic-destination.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksFri, 13 Jan 2012 02:37:55 GMTIndian initiative toward open access wins laurels, despite lacklustre government support.  http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/news/indian-scientist-bags-open-access-award.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksThu, 12 Jan 2012 07:06:42 GMTPeru has unveiled an ambitious innovation project to improve collaboration between the public and private sectors, and boost science.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/news/peru-to-boost-science-industry-links.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksWed, 11 Jan 2012 17:45:03 GMTRio+20 should set up a scientific cooperation mechanism drawing on capabilities in both North and South, say Gisbert Glaser and Alice Abreu.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/opinions/green-economies-need-a-new-mechanism-to-harness-science-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksWed, 11 Jan 2012 17:39:24 GMTAfrican researchers have launched a multidisciplinary programme to find out how Buruli ulcer bacteria are transmitted.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/news/west-african-research-programme-to-investigate-buruli-ulcer.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksTue, 10 Jan 2012 18:04:03 GMTSouth Asian countries should drop political agendas in favour of collaboration in sustainable development research, experts say.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/news/-south-asian-science-collaboration-hostage-to-political-agendas-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksThu, 29 Dec 2011 10:10:56 GMTGuidance on how science media officers can put African science on the map with balanced and effective reporting.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/practical-guides/navigating-science-pr-in-african-institutions-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksFri, 23 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMTScientists and officials in Senegal are working on a science policy that will join up research efforts to meet development needs.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/news/senegal-brainstorms-how-to-make-innovation-a-priority.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksWed, 21 Dec 2011 17:25:33 GMTCuban and US scientists have joined in Havana to define cooperation in areas such as life and environmental sciences and scientific policy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/news/cuban-and-us-scientists-explore-areas-for-cooperation.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksMon, 19 Dec 2011 19:59:50 GMTCrowdsourced environmental data can be useful, for example in measuring black carbon emissions, but concerns remain about quality, says Yojana Sharma.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/features/quality-control-challenges-for-citizen-science-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksSun, 18 Dec 2011 11:48:05 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/