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Local knowledge forms the backbone of a programme in Benin that aims to help farmers adapt to the effects of climate change.

Enabling free access to agricultural research — a critical component of India's science sector — could reap big rewards, says journal chief.

A new network aims to serve scientific research communities by enabling the Middle East to link directly with European research networks.

The Middle East's first synchrotron, which opened last month, still has to find US$19 million for its planned 2.5 GeV machine.

An Islamic Network for Women Scientists has been established to encourage women scientists to network more efficiently at the national level.

A new survey reveals that many Chinese science academics and students are dissatisfied with the quality of domestic academic conferences.

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

Cuba's Youth Technical Brigades and the central administration have agreed to enhance young people's knowledge of science and technology.

A new organisation seeks to use the UK scientific community to address developing world problems and collaborate on potential solutions.

A new venture is helping Latin American and Caribbean scientists improve their scientific writing to prepare conference abstracts.

Dominican Republic has announced plans to create a scientific complex to share scientific knowledge among public and private institutions.

Mexico and the European Union have established a €20 million fund to encourage knowledge transfer and research collaboration.

Fellowship applications are open to African researchers in an initiative to inject much-needed resources into neglected diseases.

A new four-year initiative has been approved by the European Union to enhance partnership between African and European scientists.

An African chemistry network has been launched, that aims to boost the social and economic development of the continent.

The African ministerial council has agreed to set up a forum for women working in science and technology.

A new postgraduate course will teach agricultural scientists how to get their research to the masses — and benefit small-scale farmers.

East African ecologists have formed a new society to address escalating threats to the region's environment.

Rwanda's first science research council will coordinate the country's research and promote the value of science to the public.

African scientists at home and abroad will soon be able to stay in touch via a powerful computer network.