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China's forestry projects 'should be more sustainable'

Researchers have called for more planning and better collaboration to make two of China's environmental programmes more sustainable.

18 July 2008 | EN

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UAE academy to tackle regional water shortages

The United Arab Emirates has opened a new academy to tackle water shortages and facilitate training in water resources management.

18 July 2008 | EN

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Philippines hike S&T budget by US$10 million

The Philippine government has boosted its science and technology budget from US$16.4 million in 2007 to US$26.6 million.

16 July 2008 | EN

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Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 4–16 July

A Nigerian drink could be bad for the heart and liver, oil firms "forced" to employ Nigerian graduates, wind energy grows in Africa, and more.

16 July 2008 | EN

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Brazil bioenergy research receives US$46 million bonus

Brazilian bioenergy research has received a boost with the launch of a new research programme in São Paulo aiming to foster collaboration.

15 July 2008 | EN | ES

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Mexico tax exemption scheme garners criticism

A Mexican tax exemption scheme, designed for companies investing in R&D has met with criticism for benefitting nonscientific companies.

11 July 2008 | EN

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Ghana, Tanzania to benefit from new UK funding scheme

A UK-based trust will provide over US$6 million of funding for research projects based in Ghana and Tanzania.

11 July 2008 | EN

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South Asia News in brief: 27 June–10 July 2008

Vitamin A saves babies, satellites help in Myanmar relief, Sri Lanka 'greenest in South Asia', and more.

10 July 2008 | EN

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Vietnam plans to tempt expat scientists back

A proposal for a scheme to attract expat scientists back to Vietnam with good salaries and research funding is under discussion.

9 July 2008 | EN | 中文

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Mexican scientists demand 'less bureaucracy'

A scientific organisation in Mexico has signed a document asking that the US$90 million target to science in 2008 be distributed more directly.

9 July 2008 | ES

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Uganda pilots scientist–MP 'shadowing scheme'

The Uganda National Academy of Science will trial a new pairing scheme where scientists shadow MPs and vice versa.

8 July 2008 | EN

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Mercosur presidents agree science plan for 2008-2012

The presidents of the Mercosur member countries have signed a five-year plan for science, technology and innovation, aiming to add value to regional production.

6 July 2008 | ES

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Petrol companies invest US$1.7 million in science

The Venezuelan institute for science has received funds from Total Oil and Shell for supporting research in nuclear medicine and access to science journals.

3 July 2008 | ES

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South–South industrial centre opens in Egypt

Egypt has set up a South–South cooperation centre to promote technology transfer and industrial development.

3 July 2008 | EN | 中文

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Egyptian centre to push Middle East renewables

Egypt has set up a regional centre of excellence for renewable energy for the Middle East and North Africa.

2 July 2008 | EN

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Colombia calls for applications to massive science fund

The Colombian government is calling for applications to a massive fund to support advanced training, science and innovation in the country.

30 June 2008 | ES

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Sickle cell drug mired in controversy

Production of a herbal-based sickle cell anaemia drug could be under threat as the companies involved are surrounded by allegations of corruption.

30 June 2008 | EN | FR

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South Asia News in brief: 12–26 June 2008

Bangladesh gets serious about climate change, Canada and India team up for S&T projects, Bhutanese Yak herders favour solar power, and more.

26 June 2008 | EN

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Genomic medicine sector 'needs government backing'

Genomic medicine in developing countries needs government support and protection of 'genomic sovereignty', says researchers.

26 June 2008 | EN

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New intellectual property plan to boost Chinese patents

China has launched an intellectual property strategy to encourage innovation and increase the number of patents held by Chinese citizens.

24 June 2008 | EN | 中文