http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on open access and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/news/ Efforts to promote sustainable development must tap into technologies developed locally, driven by community needs and priorities.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/editorials/technical-creativity-needs-nurturing-at-the-grassroots.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessWed, 02 May 2012 10:00:00 GMTIt's time to move from debate to action with new mechanisms for funding research into diseases faced by developing countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/editorials/we-need-a-global-treaty-on-health-research-for-the-poor-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessFri, 20 Apr 2012 16:55:11 GMTHearing and sight impaired mobile phone users could benefit from a texting application based on Morse code.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/news/indian-designer-develops-morse-based-texting-for-deaf-phone-users-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessMon, 09 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMTSouth African researchers have developed an open-source mobile phone application to assist with water quality monitoring.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/news/water-monitoring-easier-with-free-mobile-phone-app.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessFri, 30 Mar 2012 12:48:49 GMTPlanet Under Pressure speakers said developing countries should be included in decisions about climate change technology 'fixes'.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/news/developing-countries-need-a-say-in-geoengineering-debates--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessThu, 29 Mar 2012 16:35:56 GMTAfrican policymakers and farmers stand to benefit from an innovative tool to provide integrated data on agriculture, ecosystems and human well-being.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/news/africa-wide-monitoring-tool-aims-to-boost-food-security.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessWed, 28 Mar 2012 14:05:13 GMTThe Rio+20 Secretariat's analysis of S&T trends and achievements since the 1992 Earth Summit points to ways of accelerating progress.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/policy-briefs/measuring-progress-on-technology-for-development-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessFri, 16 Mar 2012 17:19:48 GMTEfforts to limit publication of controversial bird flu research could end up doing more harm than good.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/editorials/tackling-bird-flu-effectively-needs-scientific-openness.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessFri, 02 Mar 2012 14:34:30 GMTThe first online academic database for research from the Arab world is now open to subscribers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/news/arab-researchers-welcome-online-research-database.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessTue, 28 Feb 2012 15:32:40 GMTIndia must not fall into a 'China Syndrome' trap but set and implement its own science and technology priorities, says Ved P. Kharbanda.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/opinions/india-should-heed-but-not-fear-china-s-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessThu, 23 Feb 2012 17:24:36 GMTMore data on new species from biodiversity hotspots will be freely available online from the Encyclopedia of Life.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/news/species-data-to-go-online-in-open-access-initiative.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessWed, 22 Feb 2012 14:50:20 GMTThe World Meteorological Organization is offering improved access to data for decision-makers in developing countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/news/wmo-weather-information-system-improves-access-to-data.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessMon, 20 Feb 2012 17:18:51 GMTPakistan’s universities need to have academic freedom to excel, rather than churn out fake research papers, says Pervez Hoodbhoy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/opinions/telling-good-universities-from-the-bad.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessMon, 20 Feb 2012 06:46:32 GMTA review of experimental GM insect releases points to 'scientific deficiencies' and lack of openness in regulatory approvals.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/news/gm-mosquito-risk-assessments-deficient-says-review.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessTue, 14 Feb 2012 10:32:49 GMTAccess to the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia will be free from mobile phones for Orange customers in Africa and the Middle East.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/news/wikipedia-to-be-free-on-mobiles-in-africa-middle-east.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessMon, 13 Feb 2012 17:45:57 GMTIndian initiative toward open access wins laurels, despite lacklustre government support.  http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/news/indian-scientist-bags-open-access-award.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessThu, 12 Jan 2012 07:06:42 GMTScientists have built a database for schistosomiasis in Africa, which they are putting forward as a model for a global neglected disease tool.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/news/scientists-call-for-global-neglected-disease-database.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessMon, 09 Jan 2012 16:32:32 GMTThe online encyclopaedia can fill a resource gap for students, policymakers and the public, say Samuel A. Assefa and Alex Bateman.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/opinions/engage-with-wikipedia-to-share-scientific-knowledge-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessThu, 22 Dec 2011 17:31:43 GMTWhen it comes to biodiversity information, incentives need to be provided to improve international sharing of data, report Tracy Irvine and Daniela Hirschfield.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/features/eye-on-biodiversity-closing-the-data-and-information-gaps-on-biodiversity-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessWed, 21 Dec 2011 13:06:47 GMTSmriti Mallapaty looks at an attempt to overcome the difficulties of accessing and understanding environmental and societal information.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/open-access/features/information-networks-bridging-the-gap-between-geeks-and-suits.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_openaccessWed, 21 Dec 2011 12:20:39 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/