Kenya has earmarked US$1 million to a flagship programme for boosting development-related research by women scientists.

Colombia has created a network to combat gender inequities and to gather information about women scientists and their research.

Two women from developing countries have won the L’Oréal-UNESCO prize for their research into rotavirus and the tolerance of plants to water loss.

Taking into account gender differences in adoption of GM crops could positively impact women and their families, says a study.

Unsupportive families and a lack of science in rural schools make it hard for Ugandan women to pursue careers in computing, a study says.

A mentoring scheme for African women in agricultural science has been inundated with applications.

The ten-year plan could place more women in professional roles but some say cultural discrimination remains a major barrier.

Latin America and the Caribbean have reduced hunger and infant deaths but face delays reaching goals on education, deforestation and HIV.

Ollanta Humala Tasso hopes to increase the country's science spend seven-fold by 2016 and improve public universities.

The foundation will use the funding to bring together scientists from the computing and mathematics sectors to solve agricultural problems.

The Africa Innovation Outlook covers 19 countries across the continent and hopes to plug information gaps on the state of science.

The Green Revolution guru M. S. Swaminathan argues in a new book that happiness lies in harnessing biodiversity fairly and sustainably.

Mexican authorities have expressed their concern about the country's ageing researchers and the low participation of women in science.

Animations for mobile phones are helping farmers in West Africa protect their cowpea crops from pests.

There were no applicants for a fund targeting Jordan's female science researchers.

Women are crucial to agriculture and food security but they face obstacles in reaching top positions in the field, says a UN report.

India's economic growth has not translated into improved child nutrition, according to a report.

An international conference has heard calls for greater recognition of women scientists and their needs in developing world.

The United States says it will organise mentorships for Muslim women working in technology, as part of its science diplomacy initiatives.

Farmers in West Africa have asked for a broader scope to agricultural research, a focus on local crops and a better grasp of farmers' needs