http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on technology transfer and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/news/ Adaptation technologies are losing out in the climate change negotiations because they lack a single champion, say agencies.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/report-highlights-patchy-oversight-for-adaptation-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferTue, 16 Jun 2009 02:00:56 GMTScience and technology minister Professor Romain Murenzi says science and technology will be at the heart of Rwanda's development strategies.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/rwanda-looks-to-s-t-to-speed-development.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferThu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMTCompulsory licensing of clean technologies will only be needed if developed countries duck UNFCCC obligations, says Dalindyebo Shabalala.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/cooperation-not-compulsion-on-clean-technology-tra.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferWed, 03 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMTPoor countries need to improve their surveillance and research capacity to reduce the damage climate change will do to health, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/climate-change-may-be-century-s-greatest-health-th.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferFri, 15 May 2009 04:16:36 GMTNanotechnology must be effectively shared with stakeholders if it's to deliver clean water, say Thembela Hillie and Mbhuti Hlophe.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/community-ownership-is-key-to-nanotech-water-proje.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferWed, 06 May 2009 08:08:00 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/technology-transfer/islamic-countries-establish-tech-sharing-forum.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferThu, 23 Apr 2009 03:22:13 GMTWith the official opening of its US$800 million science park in its capital, Doha, Qatar is pursuing its ambitions for a high-tech future.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/-ambitious-qatar-launches-major-science-park.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferTue, 31 Mar 2009 03:15:35 GMTOpen innovation has potential to revitalise the development sector, providing new sources of creative knowledge and resources, says Tara Acharya.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/users-can-drive-creative-innovation-for-the-poor.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferThu, 26 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMTKhungeka Njobe, of South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, shares insights on successful technology transfer.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/technology-transfer-lessons-learnt-in-south-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferWed, 28 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMTThe world's poor are likely to benefit from key science-related appointments in the president-elect's administration.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/obama-brings-internationalist-outlook-to-us-scienc.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferMon, 22 Dec 2008 03:58:17 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/technology-transfer/cross-cultural-partnerships-must-talk-to-build-tru.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferThu, 04 Dec 2008 02:54:00 GMTThe Middle East's first synchrotron, which opened last month, still has to find US$19 million for its planned 2.5 GeV machine.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/middle-east-s-synchrotron-runs-short-of-funds.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferMon, 01 Dec 2008 02:34:09 GMTYvo de Boer, the UN climate chief, speaks to SciDev.Net about getting clean technology into the developing world.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/q-a-clean-technologies-with-yvo-de-boer.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferMon, 01 Dec 2008 01:15:11 GMTIncremental changes do not work when it comes to sustainable technologies, says UN climate chief Yvo de Boer.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/un-climate-chief-calls-for-green-technology-revolu.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferFri, 28 Nov 2008 05:06:21 GMTPeru has signed scientific cooperation agreements with Spain and El Salvador, and is planning joint projects with Ecuador.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/international-cooperation-to-boost-peruvian-s-t.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferThu, 20 Nov 2008 04:27:48 GMTThe country's S&T minister has announced that Buenos Aires will be the first Latin American branch of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/argentina-to-host-centre-for-genetics-and-biotechn.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferWed, 19 Nov 2008 04:28:05 GMTTechnology transfer is central to translating nanotechnology research into benefits for society, says Bai Chunli.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/technology-transfer-is-key-to-reaping-nanotech-ben.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferThu, 13 Nov 2008 02:25:32 GMTCuba and Austria have signed cooperation agreements to develop new alternative sources for stimulating the rational use of energy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/cuba-and-austria-to-boost-alternative-energies.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferWed, 12 Nov 2008 04:59:59 GMTA technology transfer centre promoting industrial development and collaboration between Indian Ocean countries will be based in Iran.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/iran-home-to-indian-ocean-tech-transfer-centre.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferFri, 07 Nov 2008 04:16:54 GMTFour Latin American technology transfer projects will benefit from funding from the Inter-American Development Bank.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/latin-american-innovation-projects-receive-funding.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferTue, 21 Oct 2008 02:16:56 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/