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 new intergovernmental panel would not be the best way of tackling the multifaceted challenges of sustainable development.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/editorials/how-not-to-move-forward-on-achieving-sustainability-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 10 Feb 2012 16:32:12 GMTR&D funds levied on business must build organisations that offer short-term benefits through a clear strategy, says Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/opinions/islam-analysis-specialist-r-d-funds-need-rethink-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:30:34 GMTA conference in India has heard calls for new, science-based development indices in the run-up to the Rio+20 summit.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/call-for-new-indicators-of-sustainable-development.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyThu, 09 Feb 2012 16:02:23 GMTYojana Sharma describes various proposals for a new panel to monitor progress towards sustainable development after Rio+20.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/features/how-rio-20-may-boost-the-science-in-sustainability.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:34:36 GMTA report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/un-needs-greater-integration-between-science-and-policy-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 03 Feb 2012 16:25:35 GMTSouth Sudan's prosperity depends on more public universities serving more students — and focussing on S&T, not humanities, says John A. Akec.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/opinions/south-sudan-must-turn-its-back-on-elitist-education-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:55:10 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-policy/opinions/china-must-overcome-cultural-obstacles-to-boost-research-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyTue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMTA controversial science reform that gave the Venezuelan government more control over a private sector R&D tax has boosted science funding.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/boost-to-venezuela-s-science-funding-remains-under-fire.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyMon, 30 Jan 2012 18:14:28 GMTOne year after Egypt's revolution, enthusiasm and prospects for science are high — but still need translation into a fully functioning system.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/editorials/egypt-from-revolutionary-spirit-to-scientific-progress-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 27 Jan 2012 16:02:21 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-policy/features/q-a-princess-sumaya-on-science-after-the-arab-spring.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyWed, 25 Jan 2012 14:44:21 GMTScientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/policy-briefs/advancing-agricultural-adaptation-and-mitigation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyTue, 24 Jan 2012 17:48:50 GMTColombian scientists have questioned the government's decision to give large portions of science royalties to areas with poor R&D capacity.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/colombia-s-mining-royalties-divide-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:31:37 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-policy/news/indian-scientists-visit-pakistan.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:26:36 GMTEnglish may be the language of science, but students learn better and contribute more when taught in their local tongue, says Giovanni Tapang.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/opinions/don-t-teach-maths-and-science-in-english-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:04:38 GMTUncertainty is part of science but it's no excuse for indecision. Chandrika Nath shows how to communicate uncertainty to policymakers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/practical-guides/how-to-tell-policymakers-about-scientific-uncertainty-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 20 Jan 2012 16:19:31 GMTThe physicist Marco Antonio Raupp will take up the position of science minister next Tuesday, replacing the career politician Aloizio Mercadante.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/brazil-chooses-a-scientist-for-science-minister-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 20 Jan 2012 15:33:50 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-policy/news/asian-countries-collectively-top-us-r-d-spend.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyThu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:02 GMTThe Egyptian revolution has led to a golden year for science with increased investment, ambitious plans and renewed public interest.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/egypt-s-scientists-savour-post-revolution-year.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyWed, 18 Jan 2012 16:39:46 GMTRecent scandals have exposed weaknesses in India's ability to police its own doctors as they participate in international drug trials.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/fines-expose-failings-in-policing-of-indian-drug-trials.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyTue, 17 Jan 2012 17:29:45 GMTEcuador is offering 2,000 scholarships to its undergraduates and graduates to study science in foreign countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/news/ecuador-launches-its-largest-overseas-scholarship-scheme.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:02:16 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/