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Science & Innovation Policy: Brain drain

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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

Guatemala enfrenta una creciente fuga de cerebros 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 | ES
Source: El Periódico

student dentist in South Africa 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 | EN
Source: African Medical and Research Foundation

Surgery is cheap and effective, but donors neglect it

10 June 2008 | EN
Source: PLoS Medicine

Doctor drain: Don't make them stay

5 February 2008 | EN
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.

9 July 2008 | EN | 中文

Cooling towers 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.

18 June 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: CORDIS News