http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on knowledge economy and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/ New research aims to help African policymakers understand the constraints on women entrepreneurs to unlock their economic potential.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/revealing-barriers-faced-by-africa-s-women-entrepreneurs.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomySun, 05 May 2013 06:55:11 GMTDevelopment projects based solely on Western and 'hard' science can overlook local expertise and needs, a meeting has heard.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/policymakers-urged-to-include-local-knowledge-in-aid-projects.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyTue, 12 Feb 2013 15:13:40 GMTEntrepreneurial initiatives to provide vital jobs must adjust to the tough enterprise environment or risk underperforming, says Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/opinions/islam-analysis-islamic-enterprise-initiatives-at-risk-of-underperforming.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyFri, 18 Jan 2013 10:50:59 GMTScience journalists working in the Global South are more optimistic about the sector than those in the developed world, reveals a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/upbeat-findings-on-science-journalism-in-developing-world.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyThu, 17 Jan 2013 09:00:45 GMTThe president of Mexico has unveiled plans designed to improve the state of science in the country.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/mexican-president-reveals-ambitious-science-plans.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyWed, 16 Jan 2013 15:10:29 GMTIndia's newly launched science, technology and innovation policy banks on private sector participation.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/india-s-new-s-t-policy-banks-on-the-private-sector.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomySun, 06 Jan 2013 07:08:49 GMTIslamic states are aiming to improve their knowledge economies with a new science plan, but some have criticised its general approach.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/islamic-states-agree-new-plan-for-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyMon, 31 Dec 2012 11:34:31 GMTA fund that will support the use of Internet-based technology to try to make governments around the world more open has been launched.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/fund-aims-to-improve-governance-through-new-technology-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyWed, 19 Dec 2012 15:47:02 GMTThis week's referendum in Egypt may vote in a new constitution that vows to fund science but will also foster the controversial 'Arabisation' of science.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/egypt-s-draft-constitution-disappoints-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyMon, 17 Dec 2012 14:27:57 GMTA successful model for making more out of physics for development is ready to roll out to others, writes Dipali Bhatt-Chauhan.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/opinions/our-model-shows-how-physics-can-boost-development.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyWed, 12 Dec 2012 16:04:13 GMTAfter many false starts Pakistan has finally launched a national science, technology and innovation policy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/pakistan-s-new-science-policy-raises-hopes.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyFri, 07 Dec 2012 06:35:36 GMTSri Lanka's innovators need government support and venture capital.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/individual-innovators-thrive-in-sri-lanka.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyMon, 26 Nov 2012 09:33:14 GMTDespite some success in science, Pakistan underachieves because it lacks structures for commercial innovation, says Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/opinions/islam-analysis-demand-driven-innovation-in-pakistan-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyThu, 15 Nov 2012 16:38:34 GMTMaking science integral to the new development agenda will need new frameworks — and new thinking about the goals.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/editorials/goals-for-science-in-the-post-2015-development-agenda-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyWed, 14 Nov 2012 16:29:54 GMTInnovation is vital to growth, but developing countries could do far more to embrace new ideas and invigorate policy, say experts.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/embrace-failure-and-inclusiveness-in-innovation-experts-say.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyTue, 13 Nov 2012 15:00:09 GMTWomen agricultural researchers in 11 Sub-Saharan countries will benefit from a second phase of the AWARD programme.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/donors-renew-programme-for-african-women-researchers-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyMon, 12 Nov 2012 16:48:19 GMTArab expats have asked their home countries to implement science-friendly policies that will let them help native S&T while working abroad.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/expat-arab-scientists-demand-changes-at-home-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyThu, 08 Nov 2012 14:25:06 GMTNepal needs to attract more students to S&T courses or face a serious shortage of scientists, experts say.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/nepal-faces-shortage-of-young-scientists-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyFri, 02 Nov 2012 07:24:08 GMTQatar's new research strategy aims to put scientific research and innovation firmly at the heart of the country's development plans.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/qatar-renews-focus-on-development-orientated-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyMon, 29 Oct 2012 17:12:30 GMTMinisters of the Gulf cooperation council have agreed to discuss a closer union — modelled after the European Union — which could harmonise regional R&D.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/knowledge-economy/news/gulf-states-to-discuss-closer-political-union.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_knowledgeeconomyTue, 23 Oct 2012 17:20:23 GMT 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