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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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
A Mexican tax exemption scheme, designed for companies investing in R&D has met with criticism for benefitting nonscientific companies.
11 July 2008 | EN
A proposal for a scheme to attract expat scientists back to Vietnam with good salaries and research funding is under discussion.
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
The Uganda National Academy of Science will trial a new pairing scheme where scientists shadow MPs and vice versa.
8 July 2008 | EN
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
A new Argentinean law on science and technology will promote regional development and encourage research between young people.
21 June 2008 | ES
Pakistan's new government has boosted science spending by almost three per cent, but the increase will be negated by high inflation.
20 June 2008 | EN
Science ministers from the G8 countries have pledged to boost funding for research and development to create a low-carbon economy.
Source: CORDIS News
Nepal's new government is planning a 12-fold increase in its science budget, with special focus on biotechnology research.
Source: Science
Following the UN biodiversity conference, countries have agreed a roadmap to negotiate the access and sharing of genetic resources.
The Indian government has been accused of misleading the international community over its biosafety framework, but denies the allegations.
Zambia looks set to drop mandatory retirement for scientists, with the aim of addressing the country's chronic skills shortage.
4 June 2008 | EN
Brazil has voted by a narrow margin to uphold legislation for research on embryonic stem cells.
The Chilean president has announced the creation of a new fund to support postgraduate courses.
25 May 2008 | ES
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23 May 2008 | ES
The African Union's new commissioner has placed education at the top of his agenda for advancing science and technology on the continent.
22 May 2008 | EN
A recent report recommends investing in nanotechnology R&D to boost Indian agricultural productivity.
16 May 2008 | EN
Egypt has approved a Bt maize variety for commercialisation, the first genetically modified crop to gain approval in the country.
13 May 2008 | EN
The WHO has been urged to make significant changes to the way disease research is financed, to better focus on maladies affecting the poor.