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/ A new US$49 million initiative aims to strengthen health research capacity across Africa — and will put African researchers in charge.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/africa-takes-the-lead-in-health-research-partnersh.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksThu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMTShould African governments be following the trend in appointing chief scientific advisors, asks Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/africa-analysis-who-needs-chief-scientific-advisor.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksTue, 30 Jun 2009 10:27:56 GMTUK science societies are running small-scale collaborations with scientists in the developing world.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/developing-world-beckons-uk-learned-societies.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksMon, 08 Jun 2009 02:06:22 GMTUsing science for diplomatic purposes has obvious attractions and several benefits. But there are limits to what it can achieve.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/the-limits-of-science-diplomacy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksThu, 04 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTA water resources institute in Virginia is set to become UNESCO's first US-based establishment.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/us-asks-to-host-its-first-unesco-institute.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksMon, 25 May 2009 08:00:00 GMTRegional clinical research networks provide timely evidence to help emerging health policy. They deserve more support, says Jimmy Whitworth.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/nurturing-research-networks-boosts-health-policy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksWed, 20 May 2009 08:00:00 GMTA new forum for technology transfer will aid the sharing of homegrown technologies across the Organization of the Islamic Conference.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/islamic-countries-establish-tech-sharing-forum.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksThu, 23 Apr 2009 03:22:13 GMTA project connecting African hospitals and universities with their Indian counterparts via satellite will be expanded this year.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/africa-india-satellite-links-to-expand.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksTue, 21 Apr 2009 02:39:56 GMTA new way of funding collaborative agricultural research will see US researchers sharing funds with their developing-country partners.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/new-formula-for-us-south-research-funding.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksMon, 13 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMTThe United States should invest in developing-world health and science for diplomatic and ethical reasons, argues one of its top science advisers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/us-investment-in-southern-science-is-good-diplomac.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksMon, 06 Apr 2009 04:04:34 GMTComplaints that Southern neglected disease researchers are treated unequally in Northern partnerships have led to new guidance.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/health-researchers-agree-to-reform-north-south-col.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksFri, 20 Mar 2009 04:00:38 GMTAfrican governments must invest in science training — but they don't have to go it alone, says Arlen Hastings.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/science-training-if-governments-lead-others-will-h.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksWed, 11 Mar 2009 08:04:00 GMTQatar has put its scientific back catalogue in an online, open access database in the hope of encouraging collaboration.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/qatar-puts-its-science-articles-online.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksTue, 10 Mar 2009 04:01:59 GMTScientists have formed a coalition to uphold the human right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/new-coalition-to-champion-human-right-to-science-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksTue, 27 Jan 2009 02:57:28 GMTAfrica needs better universities, but is a pan-African university the way to go, asks Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/africa-analysis-does-africa-need-a-pan-african-uni.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksFri, 23 Jan 2009 09:30:00 GMTUS–Africa science collaborations over the next decade should be more fruitful, thanks to shared policy interests, a key expert has said.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/future-us-africa-collaborations-more-promising-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksTue, 13 Jan 2009 03:05:56 GMTThe Southern African Development Community will promote joint science and technology programmes with a regional science desk.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/southern-african-network-to-integrate-s-t-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksTue, 16 Dec 2008 01:42:31 GMTAfrican, Caribbean and Pacific scientists can for the first time get EU support for building resources to vie for international research funds.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/eu-money-to-help-southern-scientists-compete-for-f.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksThu, 04 Dec 2008 05:20:06 GMTAcademic partnerships bring knowledge and drive economic growth, but success depends on good communications that build trust, says Tim Gore.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/cross-cultural-partnerships-must-talk-to-build-tru.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksThu, 04 Dec 2008 02:54:00 GMTA move by the African Union to coordinate science and technology in the region signals some cooperation between two key bodies.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-networks/au-takes-controversial-lead-in-african-s-t-program.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencenetworksWed, 03 Dec 2008 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