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Developing Biotechnology Innovations Through Traditional Knowledge
Zunia | Knowledge Economy 11 03 2010

Temperature rise spreads malaria, scientists insist
SciDev | Latest news 11 03 2010

Translational research key to HIV vaccine
SciDev | Latest news 11 03 2010

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Zunia | Knowledge Economy

Zunia (formerly dgCommunities) is both a place to find knowledge resources focused on development issues and an interactive space to share knowledge, participate in discussions and find people with similar interests.

Developing Biotechnology Innovations Through Traditional Knowledge
11 03 2010 The focus of the paper is to explore the economic benefits that may be derived by the traditional knowledge holder based on biotechnology innovations. The main objective of the paper is to show that holders of traditional knowledge may develop their traditional knowledge through biotechnology based innovation and that the holders of traditional knowledge may use biotechnology to advance their economic position.The traditional debate relating to traditional knowledge and biotechnology mainly disc

KNOWLEDGE TO POLICY:Making the Most of Development Research
25 02 2010 Does research influence public policy and decision-making and, if so, how? This book is the most recent to address this question, investigating the effects of research in the field of international development. It starts from a sophisticated understanding about how research influences public policy and decision-making. It shows how research can contribute to better governance in at least three ways: by encouraging open inquiry and debate, by empowering people with the knowledge to hold governmen

The Earth Belongs to Everyone
25 02 2010 Sharing the land and resources of the world more equally is the basis for the ‘Next World Economy’ founded upon comprehensive tax reform and Earth Rights Democracy, says a new book by Alanna Hartzok. Hartzok’s vision gives us a renewed hope for a society in which the world’s resources are no longer exploited for private gain, forming the basis for the ‘Next World Economy’ rooted in ideals of social justice, environmental protection and basic needs for all. Review by Alexia Eastwood. Source(s): S

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Latest news on science, technology and the developing world

Translational research key to HIV vaccine
11 03 2010 New funding mechanisms to support translational research are vital to develop a successful HIV vaccine, says Wayne C. Koff.

Temperature rise spreads malaria, scientists insist
11 03 2010 The hotly contested idea that climate change is increasing the spread of malaria has been supported by a review of recent studies.

Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 10–24 March 2010
10 03 2010 Fund targets research for African small famers, maize for poor soils, researchers study East Coast fever, and more.

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AllAfrica | S&T

AllAfrica aggregates and indexes content from over 125 African news organizations, plus more than 200 other sources, who are responsible for their own reporting and views. Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica.

Uganda: Raise Funds for Science Subjects, Govt Told
11 03 2010 Vice-chancellors from all Ugandan universities have called for increased funding for science subjects in secondary schools. The chancellors said the Government had not shown commitment in promoting science and technology.

Nigeria: Science Olympiad - 30 Students Qualify for Next Round
10 03 2010 Thirty students have qualified for the second round of the International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO), held at the Bells Secondary Schools Otta, Ogun State.

East Africa: Scientists to Fight Pests, Crop Diseases
10 03 2010 With the ever increasing inter-state co-operation and dependence, there is need to devise ways of fighting diseases and pests that affect crops, animals and humans in the entire eastern African region.

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GFAR | News and Events

All the news and events published on EGFAR, the website of the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR). GFAR is a stakeholder-led initiative that serves as a neutral forum for the discussion of strategic issues in agricultural research for development (ARD). It facilitates and promotes cost-effective partnerships and strategic alliances among ARD stakeholders in their efforts to alleviate poverty, increase food security and promote the sustainable use of natural resources.

Information Access Marketplace at IAALD XIIIth World Congress in Montpellier
03 03 2010 2010-04-26 - 2010-04-26 , FRA

"Dedication: Norman E. Borlaug. The Humanitarian Plant Scientist Who Changed the World", Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 28
01 03 2010

Towards a GPP on Linking Farmers to Markets
14 02 2010 Important steps are being taken this year to finalize the preparatory phase of a Global Partnership Programme (GPP) on the theme of Linking Smallholder Farmers to Growth Markets

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CTA | Knowledge for Development

Observatory on science and technology for ACP agriculture and rural development

Learning agrobiodiversity: options for universities in Sub-Saharan Africa
11 03 2010 Proceedings of a regional workshop, 21-23 January 2009, Nairobi, Kenya

The workshop ‘Learning agrobiodiversity’ for universities in sub-Saharan Africa’ was the first regional workshop of its kind gathered 46 participants from universities and international organizations in 16 African and two European countries. The workshop focused on sharing knowledge and experiences; discussing implications for and feasible approaches to, mainstreaming agrobiodiversity in higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa; and exploring modalities and mechanisms for strengthening agrobiodiversity education and research in Africa through networking and joint learning.

FARA is seeking consultants
09 03 2010 FARA is seeking consultants for the following: to conduct targeted key informant interviews and coordinate the development of a continental strategy for capacity strengthening for agriculture and natural resources in Africa; and to provide e-consultation for the development of a continental strategy for capacity strengthening for agriculture and natural resources in Africa.

30 years in science: Secular movements in knowledge creation
09 03 2010 This discussion paper examines the relationship between geopolitical factors and scientific activity based on publication data from a 30-year period (1980 to 2009). Using bibliometric methods, the analysis concentrates on large-scale, secular movements in the geopolitics of knowledge creation. First, the evolution of the scientific outputs of the countries of the former USSR and Eastern Bloc is examined followed by that of the Middle East. The paper then looks at how the global map of science has been reshaped in Asia’s favour.

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DFID | R4D Research News

New DFID Nutrition Strategy
11 03 2010 'The Neglected Crisis of Undernutrition: DFID's Strategy' is launched today

Call for Submissions for Systematic Reviews - New Review Question Added
10 03 2010 An additional question on social protection has been added to the call, bringing the total to 50.

Global HIV/AIDS Initiatives Network Shows Value of Coordination in Zambia
09 03 2010 The Global HIV/AIDS Initiatives Network has published a series of policy briefs combining the networks research findings in Zambia, a country where almost one in seven adults is HIV positive

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