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/ A farming research centre is set to open in Mozambique with funding, seeds and advice from China.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/china-s-farming-ambitions-in-mozambique-take-shape.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferWed, 11 Nov 2009 06:03:06 GMTGetting the right technology into poor countries is crucial for fighting climate change but how should we go about it? T. V. Padma investigates.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/climate-change-s-tech-transfer-challenge.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferThu, 05 Nov 2009 01:16:00 GMTThe United States has launched a fund to promote Islamic technology, the latest step in fulfilling President Obama's promises to the region.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/us-fund-aims-to-boost-islamic-technology.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferMon, 02 Nov 2009 03:48:01 GMTStrong intellectual property rights do not always ease the transfer of climate technologies and may even hinder it, claims a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/link-between-patent-law-and-tech-transfer-not-proven-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferThu, 29 Oct 2009 04:03:27 GMTA UN conference has made an urgent call for developed countries to transfer climate-friendly technologies to the developing world.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/speed-up-climate-tech-transfer-urges-un-meeting.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferWed, 28 Oct 2009 03:21:13 GMTIndia should offer to make its national action plans part of a global climate deal in Copenhagen negotiations, says Rajendra K. Pachauri.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/india-should-make-its-national-climate-plans-global.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferThu, 22 Oct 2009 01:33:51 GMTLeaders of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, which opened this week, have stated their global aims.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/saudi-science-powerhouse-opens-its-doors.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferFri, 25 Sep 2009 03:45:33 GMTAmbitious reforms aimed at meeting the world's food demands lie ahead for the agency that networks agricultural research in poor regions.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/a-revolution-to-combat-world-hunger.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferThu, 24 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMTNigerian universities are targeting closer relationships with industry to unlock research languishing in laboratories.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/nigeria-relaunches-research-fair-to-boost-industry-links.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferThu, 17 Sep 2009 03:57:01 GMTA majority of Latin American countries suffer from worthy talk but little stable R&D funding. Long-term strategies should be a priority.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/rhetoric-and-instability-stunt-latin-american-scie-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferThu, 03 Sep 2009 11:45:54 GMTThe African Union looks set to demand US$67 billion a year for technology transfer, training of scientists and data collection.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/africa-puts-price-on-climate-adaptation-aid--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferThu, 27 Aug 2009 02:16:42 GMTChile has launched a renewable energy centre to promote technology transfer and provide information about renewable energy in the country.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/chile-sets-up-centre-to-boost-renewable-energy-use-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferFri, 21 Aug 2009 12:25:46 GMTAgricultural researchers in the North and South must work together to help farmers boost crop yields, says agriculturalist Adel El-Beltagy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/research-collaboration-crucial-to-meet-food-demand.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferThu, 13 Aug 2009 12:20:00 GMTTechnologies that drive China's agricultural success could be used in Africa to boost food production, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/chinese-agricultural-boom-holds-lessons-for-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferWed, 29 Jul 2009 03:14:21 GMTIndia has said that it will not agree to emission reduction targets, given that it has among the lowest emissions per capita.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/technology-transfer/india-says-no-to-emission-reduction.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_technologytransferMon, 20 Jul 2009 03:16:06 GMTAdaptation 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 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/