http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on networking and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/news/ Local knowledge forms the backbone of a programme in Benin that aims to help farmers adapt to the effects of climate change.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/benin-farmers-unite-against-effects-of-climate-change.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingTue, 13 Oct 2009 02:54:00 GMTEnabling free access to agricultural research — a critical component of India's science sector — could reap big rewards, says journal chief.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/agricultural-research-should-be-open-access-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingTue, 29 Sep 2009 02:54:50 GMTEncouraging cooperation and aligning interests is key to dealing with global challenges, say Brian Walker and colleagues.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/collaboration-essential-to-overcome-global-challenges-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingWed, 23 Sep 2009 03:00:41 GMTReporting on how climate change affects health is a real challenge — screen your sources and find reliable experts, says Asefaw Getachew.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/the-challenge-of-reporting-on-climate-change-and-h.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingWed, 09 Sep 2009 08:00:00 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-communication/networking/research-collaboration-crucial-to-meet-food-demand.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingThu, 13 Aug 2009 12:20:00 GMTDebate between locals and scientists is all the rage in Uganda — and the discussions are being taken to the next generation too.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/talking-science-science-caf-s-in-uganda.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingFri, 20 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMTResearchers in developing nations must become 'communicating scientists', sharing their knowledge beyond academia, says Valerie Corfield.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/scientists-wake-up-and-communicate-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingThu, 12 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMTThe Global Earthquake Model is based on a sound foundation and deserves widespread support, says an editorial in Nature Geoscience.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/global-earthquake-model-merits-support-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingMon, 29 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMTA new network aims to serve scientific research communities by enabling the Middle East to link directly with European research networks.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/network-links-researchers-in-middle-east-and-europ.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingTue, 09 Dec 2008 03:57:44 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-communication/networking/middle-east-s-synchrotron-runs-short-of-funds.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingMon, 01 Dec 2008 02:34:09 GMTTwenty-five years after TWAS was set up, Yojana Sharma examines whether it is any nearer to achieving its ambitious goalshttp://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/twas-torch-bearer-for-science-in-the-developing-wo.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingMon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:52 GMTAn Islamic Network for Women Scientists has been established to encourage women scientists to network more efficiently at the national level.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/new-network-to-raise-profile-of-muslim-women-scien.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingMon, 04 Aug 2008 05:13:07 GMTA new survey reveals that many Chinese science academics and students are dissatisfied with the quality of domestic academic conferences.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/chinese-conferences-unsatisfactory-say-participant.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingThu, 31 Jul 2008 05:01:03 GMTThe Uganda National Academy of Science will trial a new pairing scheme where scientists shadow MPs and vice versa.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/uganda-pilots-scientist-mp-shadowing-scheme-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingTue, 08 Jul 2008 03:55:04 GMTPrudence Mutowo, winner of a 2006 L'Oreal UNESCO fellowship, speaks to SciDev.Net about her experiences as a woman in science.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/q-a-closing-the-gender-gap.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingWed, 30 Apr 2008 10:00:26 GMTCuba's Youth Technical Brigades and the central administration have agreed to enhance young people's knowledge of science and technology.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/agreement-signed-to-boost-young-s-science-knowledg.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingFri, 07 Mar 2008 03:34:00 GMTA new organisation seeks to use the UK scientific community to address developing world problems and collaborate on potential solutions.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/new-scheme-to-unite-uk-scientists-with-developing-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingTue, 04 Mar 2008 03:24:57 GMTA new venture is helping Latin American and Caribbean scientists improve their scientific writing to prepare conference abstracts.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/researchers-get-virtual-science-writing-help.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingMon, 03 Mar 2008 04:54:27 GMTDominican Republic has announced plans to create a scientific complex to share scientific knowledge among public and private institutions.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/networking/dominican-republic-to-create-scientific-complex.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_networkingWed, 20 Feb 2008 04:03:13 GMTMexico and the European Union have 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