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Arab world 'long way' from knowledge society
More funding and freedoms are needed if the Arab world is to reach its goal of becoming a knowledge-based society, a report finds.
NEWS | 18 November 2009 | EN
Grant bolsters African biosafety capacity
The African Biosafety Network of Expertise can now begin building African countries' biosafety knowhow in earnest.
NEWS | 15 October 2009 | EN
Scientists use nanotech to 'upgrade' TB drugs
A TB medication that harnesses nanotechnology to cut treatment time and eliminate side effects has won a prestigious award.
NEWS | 29 September 2009 | EN
Indian innovation stands to improve, says report
India is ranked behind Brazil and China for growth in innovative capacity, says a new report, but its tech readiness is praiseworthy.
Nigeria relaunches research fair to boost industry links
Nigerian universities are targeting closer relationships with industry to unlock research languishing in laboratories.
NEWS | 17 September 2009 | EN
Kenya maintains innovation despite political strife
Kenya has maintained second place in Sub-Saharan Africa innovation rankings while other African countries have shown improvement.
Free journal access for patent offices
Patent offices in developing countries will be able to consult key science and technology journals under a new scheme.
NEWS | 11 August 2009 | EN
Colombia's vice-president leads innovation drive
Colombia's vice-president has given new impetus to the country's innovation system — a move well received by the scientific community.
Brazil has paved way for tackling HIV/AIDS, says study
Brazil's strategy for tackling HIV/AIDS — including the production of generic drugs — is an example to the developing world, say researchers.
South African innovation agency takes shape
South Africa's science minister has named the board members of a new agency that the government hopes will be the saviour of innovation.
NEWS | 21 July 2009 | EN
China issues 50-year science strategy
China's 50-year science roadmap has been pronounced "visionary" by some and "full of uncertainty" by others.
Kenya, South Africa, Tunisia top innovation poll
A report on African competitiveness has revealed Kenya, South Africa and Tunisia to be the continent's top innovators.
NEWS | 17 June 2009 | EN
Honduras 'must push for more research'
Honduras must encourage science research and incorporate it into a national plan, say scientists.
NEWS | 28 May 2009 | ES
Chinese labs open their doors to industry
Government laboratories are offering companies free access to analytical services to help them through the economic crisis.
Novartis accused of exploiting loophole in drug scheme
Critics say a scheme to reward US companies for producing drugs for neglected diseases is turning out to be little more than a windfall.
'Ambitious' Qatar launches major science park
With the official opening of its US$800 million science park in its capital, Doha, Qatar is pursuing its ambitions for a high-tech future.
NEWS | 31 March 2009 | EN
India protects traditional medicines from patents
The Indian government has made thousands of traditional medicines public property to curb patents by foreign companies.
Mexico criticised for 'poor' science sector
The OECD says that Mexico has performed poorly in S&T and is slow to realise the importance of innovation investment.
China on the look out for foreign scientists
China plans to offer top foreign scientists more than their current research funding in a bid to attract 1,500 exceptional researchers.
Latin American S&T investment shows major growth
Latin America and the Caribbean have seen great progress in S&T investment, but the global financial crisis poses a threat.
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