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Counteracting the emigration of highly skilled personnel remains a key pursuit. But while some countries suffer the consequences of the so-called "brain drain", others are beginning to reap its potential benefits.
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Opinions and Analysis
Africa Analysis: Harnessing the scientific diaspora
After decades of so-so attempts to harness Africa's scientific diaspora, a model for collaboration remains elusive, says Linda Nordling.
India's graduates lack inspiration, not infrastructure
India should be inspiring science and technology graduates to stay in the sector, rather than building new institutions, says Anant Kamath.
5 February 2009
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Young scientists can boost African health systems
23 December 2008
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Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Brain drain in Guatemala 'serious'
29 July 2008
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Source: El Periódico
Policy Briefs
Working with foreign universities to build capacity
Sending students abroad and inviting in foreign institutions are both effective methods for boosting developing world higher education.
11 March 2009
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Source: OECD
Policy implications of the brain drain's changing face
A recent shift in thinking from “brain drain” to “brain circulation” suggests that the process is a normal one, and that the real challenge is not to block it, but to manage it as effectively as possible.
News and Features
Colombia exports its 'best' people
Colombia's brain drain is aggravated because those who remain abroad are more qualified than those who stay in the country, says a study.
29 January 2010
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Scientists lament state of Peruvian science
The number of scientists leaving Peru is worrying, and job prospects are on a downward spiral, a meeting has heard.
Information Services
No GM eggplant here
India won't be growing GM aubergine until everyone is convinced it is safe, says the government
New ways to fund R&D
A WHO group did support radical ways of increasing disease R&D, argues a member
More than a phone
Having a phone in the village means more schooling in rural Peru, a study has found
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Networking needs
Professional societies springing up across Africa need funds and enthusiasm to networking to succeed
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