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/ The country's budget for science will increase by 67 per cent in 2010, with an emphasis on supporting new PhD students.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/colombia-to-increase-2010-science-budget.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyThu, 19 Nov 2009 08:38:09 GMTSatellites can save lives from natural disasters but developing countries risk missing the opportunity through poor political support.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/spotlight-on-satellites-for-disaster-management-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyWed, 11 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMTKenyan MP and remote sensing expert, Wilbur Ottichilo, argues the time is ripe for using satellites to spot developing African droughts.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/satellites-can-help-monitor-and-manage-african-droughts.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyWed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMTCan Brazil use its booming economy and abundant natural resources to become a life sciences juggernaut, asks Gene Russo.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/brazil-fertile-ground-for-science-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicySun, 01 Nov 2009 02:38:07 GMTAfter 2006's commitment to one per cent GDP spending on science, is Africa keeping up, falling behind or investing, asks Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/africa-analysis-progress-on-science-spending-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyThu, 29 Oct 2009 09:06:38 GMTMoney is no object at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology — but will sumptuous surroundings promote research?http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/thinking-big-and-expensive-in-the-saudi-desert.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 23 Oct 2009 01:22:15 GMTFunds have fallen and the future is "worrying", the AU's science chief told the TWAS meeting, but some countries gave confident reports.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/financial-crisis-squeezes-african-science-funding-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyThu, 22 Oct 2009 03:15:24 GMTThe academy of sciences for the developing world unveiled ambitious funding hopes at its general meeting in South Africa.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/twas-aims-to-boost-its-science-fund.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyWed, 21 Oct 2009 02:50:58 GMTThe director of Chile's science council has been dismissed following irregularities in the allocation of scholarships granted by the state.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/chilean-government-dismisses-head-of-science-council.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyWed, 21 Oct 2009 01:29:45 GMTThe Indian government will now consult the public before deciding whether to agree with regulators and approve GM aubergine.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/indian-regulator-endorses-first-gm-vegetable.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 16 Oct 2009 04:31:39 GMTThe African Biosafety Network of Expertise can now begin building African countries' biosafety knowhow in earnest.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/grant-bolsters-african-biosafety-capacity.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyThu, 15 Oct 2009 03:23:14 GMTThree Nature articles display mixed feelings about the success of Pakistan's higher education reforms.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/debating-pakistan-s-higher-education-overhaul.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyThu, 15 Oct 2009 01:29:04 GMTPost-apartheid South African science faces many challenges but boosts in science spending mean the country is making strides.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/the-state-of-south-african-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyMon, 12 Oct 2009 09:36:32 GMTLidia Brito, a passionate advocate for science-based development, has accepted a top UNESCO post.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/mozambique-s-ex-science-minister-heads-to-unesco-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 09 Oct 2009 02:27:09 GMTNew figures on research spending show that the gap between rich and poor countries is closing — but not fast enough.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/good-and-bad-news-on-the-science-gap-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 09 Oct 2009 10:00:49 GMTCGIAR reforms take research decisions too far away, says Hartmann, director-general of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/cgiar-reforms-make-research-decision-making-distant.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyTue, 06 Oct 2009 02:28:36 GMTAid agencies, under pressure to prove their worth, should seize the opportunity to make spending more accountable, says Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/africa-analysis-can-donors-prove-aid-works--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyWed, 30 Sep 2009 11:45:21 GMTEstablishing an effective science–policy interface is key to combating biodiversity loss, say Harold Mooney and Georgina Mace.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/get-biodiversity-science-to-decision-makers.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyMon, 28 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMTWill UNESCO's likely new head have the vision to deliver much-needed change in the organisation — especially in its science programmes?http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/unesco-must-reclaim-science-leadership.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyFri, 25 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTBulgaria's Irina Bokova has defeated the Egyptian Farouk Hosni but must await endorsement at next month's general assembly.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-policy/bulgarian-defeats-favourite-in-unesco-election-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_sciencepolicyWed, 23 Sep 2009 03:01:38 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/