A review of experimental GM insect releases points to 'scientific deficiencies' and lack of openness in regulatory approvals.

A report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.

Chile's parliament has substantially improved its tax incentives for companies to invest in R&D.

Engineers want the Rio+20 summit proposals to give more emphasis to the role engineering plays in driving sustainable development.

A controversial science reform that gave the Venezuelan government more control over a private sector R&D tax has boosted science funding.

Colombian scientists have questioned the government's decision to give large portions of science royalties to areas with poor R&D capacity.

Pakistan's science academy hosted six scientists from its Indian counterpart this week, leading to pledges on joint research projects.

The physicist Marco Antonio Raupp will take up the position of science minister next Tuesday, replacing the career politician Aloizio Mercadante.

Recent scandals have exposed weaknesses in India's ability to police its own doctors as they participate in international drug trials.

Indian initiative toward open access wins laurels, despite lacklustre government support.

Peru has unveiled an ambitious innovation project to improve collaboration between the public and private sectors, and boost science.

Botswana is awaiting parliamentary approval next month of two science and technology bodies.

Indian premier Manmohan Singh wants the country’s scientists to follow policy using science and technology to push inclusive growth.

Scientists have called for more funding of regional collaborations and have suggested an 'Al Jazeera-style' science TV channel.

Science research organisations called for a code of conduct on the ethical practice of science at last week's World Science Forum.

Bill Gates urged developed, emerging and developing economies to form 'triangular' partnerships to push innovations.

The Tunisian government aims to revive its technological exports by boosting science and technology innovation.

The Democratic Republic of Congo will launch a scientific journal to improve communication among scientists.

Scientists in the Arab states are calling for a coordinated approach to research, ahead of next year's Rio+20 conference.

A new ministry in Burkina Faso has a remit to unite science and innovation across government departments, in pursuit of development.