http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on science policy and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/ A planned update of a 1974 UN document could create a useful template for socially responsible science, says David Dickson.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/opinions/in-perspective-modernising-science-s-social-code.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyWed, 22 May 2013 16:51:21 GMTDevelopment needs collective local action. More science and technical advisors should be supporting that, says research officer Harry Jones.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/opinions/technical-input-on-the-ground-deserves-donor-backing.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyWed, 22 May 2013 08:04:00 GMTBudgetary constraints and political apathy have resulted in poor science communication in India, says Archita Bhatta.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/features/india-lacks-political-will-for-science-communication.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyTue, 21 May 2013 08:46:29 GMTConstant calls for evidence-based policy miss the underlying politics of knowledge, argues analyst Peter Bille Larsen.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/opinions/will-more-science-expertise-fix-the-sustainability-crisis-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyTue, 07 May 2013 16:27:17 GMTIPBES, a new biodiversity panel set up to advise policymakers, must include indigenous and local voices, a meeting has heard.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/global-biodiversity-panel-urged-to-heed-local-voices.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 03 May 2013 16:19:17 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/science-policy/opinions/developing-nations-should-avoid-slow-science-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyWed, 01 May 2013 16:08:55 GMTThe science of community-based adaptation is just emerging, and a new network will aim to share and scale up knowledge.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/developing-countries-to-share-community-based-adaptation-experience.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyMon, 29 Apr 2013 14:37:33 GMTA new entity of the Mexican Presidency will seek to ensure increased budget for science, technology and innovation.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/mexican-presidency-creates-entity-to-coordinate-st-i.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 26 Apr 2013 20:13:05 GMTA conference fails to address the use of chemicals to disable civilians, as indications of chemical weapons' use in Syria emerge.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/chemical-weapons-convention-fails-to-address-key-issues.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 26 Apr 2013 16:23:03 GMTRecognising common ground is the first step towards concrete ways of enhancing the work of both scientists and development practitioners.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/editorials/science-and-ngo-practice-are-closer-than-they-appear.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 19 Apr 2013 14:32:56 GMTMore evidence and better communication are needed to get the issue onto the global sustainable development agenda, a UN conference hears.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/scientists-struggling-to-put-land-degradation-into-sdgs.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyTue, 16 Apr 2013 16:24:54 GMTAttempts to limit desert growth are being held back by a lack of accessible data on land degradation, a UN conference has heard.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/data-dearth-impeding-fight-against-desertification.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 12 Apr 2013 13:42:39 GMTCosta Rica will invest an IADB loan in science scholarships and support for the private sector, to develop projects of business innovation.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/costa-rica-to-boost-capacity-building-and-innovation.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 12 Apr 2013 13:27:33 GMTAs presidential elections near in Venezuela, Andrea Small Carmona reports on the legacy of Hugo Chávez's socialist approach to science.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/features/after-ch-vez-the-mixed-legacy-of-revolutionary-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyWed, 10 Apr 2013 11:48:59 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/science-policy/news/uganda-steps-closer-to-creating-science-ministry.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 05 Apr 2013 13:37:59 GMTInternational bodies are offering true research opportunities, but African funding is needed to prepare the ground, writes Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/opinions/africa-analysis-continent-must-back-tb-research-drive-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyThu, 04 Apr 2013 15:03:08 GMTInitiatives to boost public participation on S&T policies must clarify their objectives and their impact should be assessed, says Carla Almeida.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/opinions/latin-american-analysis-between-opinion-and-influence.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyMon, 18 Mar 2013 07:16:21 GMTDespite showing strong economic growth, much of the Asia-Pacific continues to face severe water and sanitation challenges, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/three-quarters-of-asia-pacific-nations-lack-water-security-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicySat, 16 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMTParaguayans will give their opinion on a proposed policy on science, technology and innovation through the Internet and public meetings.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/paraguay-s-new-science-policy-enters-public-debate-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyThu, 14 Mar 2013 13:59:32 GMTMore children's lives could be saved if emergency food is distributed using alternative metrics to those recommended, suggests a paper.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/changing-how-food-aid-is-allocated-may-save-more-lives--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyMon, 04 Mar 2013 20:00:01 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/