http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on technology transfer and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/ Science institutions from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay are collaborating on the study of high-impact diseases in the region.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/latin-american-countries-launch-biomedicine-network.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferMon, 06 Feb 2012 06:27:08 GMTA report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/un-needs-greater-integration-between-science-and-policy-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferFri, 03 Feb 2012 16:25:35 GMTEngineers want the Rio+20 summit proposals to give more emphasis to the role engineering plays in driving sustainable development.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/engineers-seek-more-recognition-in-rio-20-goals.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferThu, 02 Feb 2012 15:52:42 GMTOffices of research, innovation and commercialisation (ORIC) are set to improve links between Pakistan’s universities and its enterprises.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/pakistan-to-improve-academia-industry-links.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferFri, 27 Jan 2012 10:11:57 GMTNepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/nepal-leads-biogas-collaboration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferTue, 24 Jan 2012 09:07:37 GMTPakistan's science academy hosted six scientists from its Indian counterpart this week, leading to pledges on joint research projects.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/indian-scientists-visit-pakistan.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:26:36 GMTColombia is seeking to become an ‘academic campus’ at which foreign students and scholars can pursue graduate studies and do research.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/colombia-promotes-itself-as-an-academic-destination.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferFri, 13 Jan 2012 02:37:55 GMTCampaigners welcome plenty of science in the first draft of the planet's environmental negotiations, but say there are omissions.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/scientists-scrutinise-first-draft-of-rio-20-agreement.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferThu, 12 Jan 2012 18:21:20 GMTThe UN has published its draft negotiating document, 'The Future We Want', ahead of the Rio+20 summit in June.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/un-launches-initial-draft-of-rio-20-declaration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferThu, 12 Jan 2012 18:08:25 GMTLow participation in a Chilean programme to insert researchers into the production sector has been blamed on mistrust between scientists and entrepreneurs.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/chile-struggles-to-insert-phds-in-the-private-sector.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferMon, 09 Jan 2012 11:11:46 GMTAfrica must make sure its grassroots innovations can benefit from a new global green technology support mechanism, argues Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/opinions/africa-analysis-seize-the-moment-on-climate-tech.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferFri, 06 Jan 2012 16:48:17 GMTThe Durban climate talks ended with a global agreement to work towards carbon targets, but critics say key issues have been sidelined.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/climate-deal-leaves-questions-on-green-fund-and-tech-transfer-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferMon, 12 Dec 2011 13:34:26 GMTChina and African countries are collaborating on technology transfer to use bamboo charcoal instead of forest trees for firewood.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/bamboo-use-could-help-stop-africa-s-deforestation-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferTue, 06 Dec 2011 18:11:36 GMTFour eastern members of the eight-nation SAARC grouping have agreed on a joint climate adaption strategy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/four-south-asian-countries-to-jointly-address-climate-threats.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferFri, 25 Nov 2011 07:45:11 GMTDurban climate talks must revisit technology transfer for climate mitigation, says India's environment minister.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/india-pushes-for-tech-transfer-at-durban-climate-talks.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferTue, 22 Nov 2011 17:42:43 GMTBill Gates urged developed, emerging and developing economies to form 'triangular' partnerships to push innovations.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/gates-tells-g20-innovation-is-the-key-to-development.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferFri, 04 Nov 2011 18:11:53 GMTJoining forces would save countries money on clinical trials, and speed up drug development for neglected diseases, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/report-urges-regional-collaboration-on-clinical-trials-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferTue, 01 Nov 2011 15:26:33 GMTAn initiative launched by major patent holders will improve access to neglected disease research, but only 49 countries will freely benefit.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/major-patent-pool-opens-up-research-on-neglected-disease-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferMon, 31 Oct 2011 18:02:00 GMTThe Asia-Pacific region needs a green 'industrial revolution' to cut unsustainable consumption of natural resources and pollution.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/asia-pacific-needs-a-green-tech-revolution-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferThu, 27 Oct 2011 16:58:12 GMTIndian company Aurobindo Pharma will manufacture several antiretroviral medicines licensed to the Medicines Patent Pool.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/technology-transfer/news/first-major-drug-company-draws-on-hiv-aids-patent-pool.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_technologytransferMon, 24 Oct 2011 17:53:29 GMT 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