http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on south-south cooperation and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/news/ Science institutions from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay are collaborating on the study of high-impact diseases in the region.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/news/latin-american-countries-launch-biomedicine-network.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationMon, 06 Feb 2012 06:27:08 GMTAfrica 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/south-south-cooperation/opinions/africa-analysis-collaborating-too-far-from-home-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationThu, 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/south-south-cooperation/features/the-solar-researchers-aiming-to-light-up-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationThu, 02 Feb 2012 16:45:31 GMTNewly-developed software to monitor food prices of staple crops may help reduce volatility in food prices in many Sub-Saharan countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/news/monitoring-software-may-help-stabilise-food-prices.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:20:25 GMTNepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/news/nepal-leads-biogas-collaboration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationTue, 24 Jan 2012 09:07:37 GMTJordan will coordinate a network linking researchers in seven Arab countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/news/jordan-to-be-centre-of-arab-science-e-network-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationMon, 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/south-south-cooperation/news/indian-scientists-visit-pakistan.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationFri, 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/south-south-cooperation/news/asian-countries-collectively-top-us-r-d-spend.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationThu, 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/south-south-cooperation/news/vietnam-to-launch-earth-monitoring-satellites.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationFri, 13 Jan 2012 17:35:40 GMTAn international meeting aims to shake up donor−recipient relations in a quest for more enduring health gains, reports Beverly Petersen Stearns.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/features/moving-beyond-aid-to-set-the-global-health-agenda-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationThu, 12 Jan 2012 11:00:00 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/south-south-cooperation/opinions/green-economies-need-a-new-mechanism-to-harness-science-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationWed, 11 Jan 2012 17:39:24 GMTA conference has called for new agricultural universities in East and Central Africa with a focus on innovation.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/news/african-conference-calls-for-new-agricultural-universities.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationFri, 06 Jan 2012 16:55:55 GMTThe UN University is teaming up with partners in Germany and Mozambique to boost Africa's management of its natural resources.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/news/mozambique-to-build-study-of-natural-resource-management-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationWed, 07 Dec 2011 18:15:09 GMTChina and African countries are collaborating on technology transfer to use bamboo charcoal instead of forest trees for firewood.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/news/bamboo-use-could-help-stop-africa-s-deforestation-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationTue, 06 Dec 2011 18:11:36 GMTScientists have called for more funding of regional collaborations and have suggested an 'Al Jazeera-style' science TV channel.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/news/arab-scientists-call-for-funding-for-regional-collaborations.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationTue, 29 Nov 2011 16:40:58 GMTFour eastern members of the eight-nation SAARC grouping have agreed on a joint climate adaption strategy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/news/four-south-asian-countries-to-jointly-address-climate-threats.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationFri, 25 Nov 2011 07:45:11 GMTNorth-South partnerships dominate university funding in Tanzania, but they are failing to build capacity, says Johnson M. Ishengoma.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/opinions/north-south-partnerships-are-not-the-answer-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationThu, 24 Nov 2011 16:58:22 GMTScience ministers and officials from 22 countries agreed in Panama a plan of action for fostering S&T and strengthening regional cooperation.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/news/latin-america-and-the-caribbean-to-boost-s-t-by-2025-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationTue, 22 Nov 2011 16:31:20 GMTRio+20 is an opportunity to focus on harnessing scientific evidence and good governance to improve the management of water resources.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/policy-briefs/developing-solutions-for-sustainable-water-management--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationTue, 22 Nov 2011 12:48:04 GMTThe Islamic World Academy of Sciences has been challenged to build bridges. The hardest may be between disciplines, says Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/south-south-cooperation/opinions/islam-analysis-academies-must-evolve-to-face-the-future-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_southsouthcooperationThu, 10 Nov 2011 16:54:11 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/