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Counteracting the emigration of highly skilled personnel remains a key pursuit. But while some countries suffer the consequences of the so-called "brain drain", others are beginning to reap its potential benefits.
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Opinions and Analysis
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Brain drain in Guatemala 'serious'
One of the most serious problems faced by Guatemala is its increasing brain drain, says a leading scientist.
29 July 2008
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Source: El Periódico
EU blue card will deepen Africa's health skills deficit
The EU's 'Blue Card' could rob Africa of its highly-skilled workers and reverse gains made in fighting poverty and poor health, says Peter Ngatia.
9 July 2008
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EN
Source: African Medical and Research Foundation
Surgery is cheap and effective, but donors neglect it
10 June 2008
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Source: PLoS Medicine
Doctor drain: Don't make them stay
5 February 2008
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Source: PLoS Medicine
News and Features
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.
G8 science ministers to expand low carbon R&D
Science ministers from the G8 countries have pledged to boost funding for research and development to create a low-carbon economy.
African finance ministers 'must boost R&D spending'
9 March 2008
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Information Services
Opening the debate on Indian patent bill
Is India being too hasty in drafting a new law to increase university patenting?
Linking science to policy: the priorities
Read the main results of an international survey of science/policy linkages, and an editorial on their implications
