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Iranian scientist

Islamic nations are 'failing on R&D links and funding'

Muslim countries have failed to deliver on agreements to boost research spending and collaboration, their academicians claim.

15 May 2013 | EN

Streetfood in Bangladesh

Canada gives US$10 million to health innovations

A new Grand Challenges Canada project is funding cost-effective health innovations to the tune of more than US$10 million globally.

10 May 2013 | EN

Bangkok, Thailand

Global ranking reveals innovation gap in South-East Asia

Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are the only South-East Asian representatives among the top 50 most innovative nations globally.

3 May 2013 | EN

French ambassador visits Benin

French centre to use research as tool for development

CIRAD, the French agricultural research centre, has a new strategy that aims for more science partnerships with developing nations.

30 April 2013 | EN | ES | FR

Research in China

China plans research centres to aid developing world

The Chinese Academy of Sciences is to open new centres in the developing world to promote science cooperation and training.

18 April 2013 | EN

Burundi's agriculture sector taps into Belgian funds

A new Belgian research initiative is one of many improvements to Burundi's R&D sector following the end of its civil war.

17 April 2013 | EN

Pearl farm in Tahiti, French Polynesia

Pacific research aims to boost pearl farms' fortunes

Science could lead the fightback by French Polynesian black pearl farms hit by overproduction and the economic downturn.

11 April 2013 | EN

India to award biotech solutions in health and farming

India hopes to boost biotech research in health, nutrition and agriculture through official awards.

10 April 2013 | EN

100 US Dollar bills

BRICS agree development bank and science forum

A group of powerful developing nations is to create an infrastructure investment bank and set up a forum for science ministers.

8 April 2013 | EN | ES

The fellowship will aim to build research capacity

Biomedical research fellowship aims to build capacity in Africa

A clinical research fellowship scheme to train African biomedical students will open later this year.

5 April 2013 | EN

New ministry will be taking care of science in Uganda

Uganda steps closer to creating science ministry

Plans to create a dedicated science ministry to harmonise research in Uganda are moving ahead with the passing of a bill in parliament.

5 April 2013 | EN

Maize research, Kenya

R&D can help clear development hurdles, say academics

More research funding and new methods of technology transfer are needed to meet the UN's post-2015 development goals, experts urge.

4 April 2013 | EN

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Indian court's Novartis ruling keeps door to cheap drugs open

After a lengthy court battle, India has rejected a major cancer drug patent bid — meaning lifesaving drugs will remain cheap and accessible.

2 April 2013 | EN

The plan being presented at Casa Rosada

Argentina unveils plan to boost science investment

The strategy aims to encourage private investment in six strategic sectors, create new research posts and drive economic growth.

28 March 2013 | EN | ES

Pakistan revamps climate study centre

Pakistan's revamped Global Climate Change Impact Centre is set to give the country a bigger role in climate studies.

22 March 2013 | EN

Iron-rich pearl millet in India

India to improve nutrition with biofortified crops

Nutritional deficiency among Indians can be tackled by introducing biofortified varieties of staples like wheat and rice, say experts.

18 March 2013 | EN

Investigador

Paraguay's new science policy enters public debate

Paraguayans will give their opinion on a proposed policy on science, technology and innovation through the Internet and public meetings.

14 March 2013 | ES

Bismuth structural rainbow

Mexico's bismuth mining set for nanotech overhaul

Colombia and Mexico are hoping to use nanotechnology to make new products and add value to their bismuth mining industries.

8 March 2013 | EN | ES

'India needs micro-level data for climate action'

Combating climate change in India calls for gathering scientific data at the district and village levels, say experts.

7 March 2013 | EN

Laguna Rocha, Utuguay

Uruguay and Mexico grant US$1 million to joint science

Uruguay and Mexico will finance ten projects on environment, climate change, health, and science and technology to improve cooperation.

7 March 2013 | ES