http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on science policy and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-policy/news/ Tunisia has launched a mission to work with developing countries by agreeing to cooperate with India in biotechnology and medicine.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/news/tunisia-deal-with-india-opens-developing-country-links-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyMon, 21 May 2012 15:12:39 GMTThe latest version of the Rio+20 draft outcome document will be published next week, amidst continued disagreements on many issues.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/news/splits-remain-over-draft-rio-20-conclusions-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyFri, 18 May 2012 17:00:09 GMTA Global Research Council, announced this week, has agreed on six principles for reviewing research grant applications.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/news/global-body-seeks-unified-approach-to-assessing-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyThu, 17 May 2012 17:52:57 GMTFive more African countries have met the Maputo Declaration goal of investing ten per cent of their national budgets in agriculture.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/news/more-african-nations-hit-agricultural-investment-target.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyWed, 16 May 2012 17:45:38 GMTNext month's meeting in Brazil needs send the right signals to encourage progress on sustainability, says ODI's Claire Melamed.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/opinions/rio-20-must-push-past-politics-with-achievable-targets.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyTue, 15 May 2012 17:26:32 GMTAhead of the G8 summit, science academies have called on global leaders to link with researchers to tackle environmental issues.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/news/science-academies-urge-action-on-environmental-issues.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyMon, 14 May 2012 17:20:47 GMTAhead of its September opening, Egypt's high-profile science and technology city is mired in a dispute over who owns the site's buildings.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/news/egypt-s-zewail-science-city-hit-by-universities-dispute.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyThu, 10 May 2012 15:33:53 GMTI. E. Qureshi of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South responds to criticism of its activitieshttp://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/editor-letters/comsats-is-boosting-south-south-research-cooperation.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyThu, 03 May 2012 17:57:56 GMTTechnological innovation can't be imposed on poor people — they must be engaged to select ideas that suit their lives, writes Lawrence Gudza.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/opinions/successful-innovation-depends-on-engaging-the-grassroots.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyWed, 02 May 2012 10:03:00 GMTCurrent models of innovation ignore small-scale technology — institutions must ensure it's a key part of the agenda, says Tony Marjoram.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/opinions/put-grassroots-innovation-on-the-agenda.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyWed, 02 May 2012 10:02:00 GMTEfforts to promote sustainable development must tap into technologies developed locally, driven by community needs and priorities.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/editorials/technical-creativity-needs-nurturing-at-the-grassroots.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyWed, 02 May 2012 10:00:00 GMTNew models of intellectual property rights are needed to protect — and promote — local knowledge and innovations, says Anil Gupta.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/opinions/how-to-protect-the-inventions-of-the-poor.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyWed, 02 May 2012 10:00:00 GMTStunning fundraising success at Stellenbosch University is a model for others in Africa, but leadership is crucial, says Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/opinions/africa-analysis-taking-charge-of-university-fundraising.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyTue, 01 May 2012 10:00:00 GMTWorld governments have launched an 'IPCC' for biodiversity, which will assess ecosystems and natural resources.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/news/global-biodiversity-panel-launched.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyMon, 30 Apr 2012 17:48:28 GMTNewspaper reports say scientists are struggling due to a national S&T system that isn’t working effectively.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/news/colombian-science-affected-by-bureaucracy-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicySat, 28 Apr 2012 00:01:13 GMTOrganising research into different types of knowledge can promote decision-making based on evidence from a range of sources.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/policy-briefs/classifying-knowledge-for-policymaking.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyFri, 27 Apr 2012 18:06:14 GMTThe first draft of the Rio+20 outcome document overlooked the broader assessment of technology, the UN General Assembly has heard.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/news/rio-20-talks-too-focused-on-techno-fixes-un-hears.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyFri, 27 Apr 2012 17:55:09 GMTA culture of favouring science over technology comes at the expense of both technologists and research outputs, writes engineer Huafeng Wang.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/opinions/it-s-time-to-eliminate-professional-bias-in-china.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyThu, 26 Apr 2012 16:50:40 GMTA mountain country climate change meeting has heard calls for more interaction between climate and social science researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/news/climate-science-needs-greater-social-science-input-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyThu, 26 Apr 2012 13:01:36 GMTCountries in the region need an organised, concerted effort to strengthen scientific input into decision-making, urges Crispin Maslog.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-policy/opinions/asia-pacific-analysis-putting-the-science-into-policy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencepolicyWed, 25 Apr 2012 16:49:33 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/