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Articles published on the SciDev.Net website over the last week: 17 - 23 September 2012

Local dialogues and global science governance A consultation with science policy stakeholders in Asia–Pacific reveals views on science and development that challenge global priorities — and governance, says Nick Ishmael Perkins. Editorials Global priorities, local context: a governance challenge  A consultation with science policy stakeholders in Asia–Pacific throws up tensions between research priorities that link to science governance.  EN | ES | 中文 More EDITORIALS  News US science diplomacy bills stuck in Congress  Two bills aimed at boosting US science diplomacy in developing countries probably will not be passed by Congress, say insiders.  EN  TWAS changes name, but not its mission  The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World has changed its name, raising concerns over what this means to its mission.  EN | ES | 中文  West African and Caribbean seas 'need protection'  Caribbean and West African experts are calling for action to protect their seas, following their dismal ranking in the global Ocean Health Index.  EN | ES  EU unveils plan for global science partnerships  The European Commission has revealed a new plan to improve its science diplomacy and open up its upcoming research framework, Horizon 2020.  EN  Calls for more science research for peace  More can be done to use science for peacekeeping and peace-building in conflict zones, scientists say on the International Day of Peace.  EN  Algeria to open research sector to foreign scientists  Algeria's new science strategy will focus on reversing brain drain and rebuilding trust in research institutions to boost development.  EN  Botswana's science policy gets mixed welcome  The government hopes its new science policy will create a robust national innovation system, but critics have dismissed it as 'weak'.  EN  Kenya poised for major science commitment  Kenya's government has set its sights on spending two per cent of GDP on science in a bid to meet its Vision 2030 development blueprint.  EN  South Africa to open US$8 million HIV, TB facility  South Africa is set to open a 40,000 square feet research facility next month, to help tackle Africa's HIV and tuberculosis epidemics.  EN  Molecule 'cures malaria in mice'  The global fight against malaria received an important boost this month, with the development of a potential single-dose cure for malaria.  EN Other News Pakistan-US science cooperation renewed  EN  Thailand vaccine trial edges closer to dengue vaccine  EN  Spelling errors may harm rankings of Iran's universities  EN  Blood disorder could offer clues for malaria vaccine  EN  Nepal sees potential in aquaponics  EN  Indians trust scientists on climate change  EN  Costa Rica: ‘High appreciation’ for science  ES  Colombia registers steady rise in reforestation  ES More NEWS  Opinions Grassroots innovation: no support without solid evidence  A lack of evidence to convince policymakers holds back progress on grassroots innovation in agriculture, sayBrigid Letty and Martin Bell.  EN  Biomed Analysis: India mustn't bow to patent pressure  The latest round of challenges to India's drug patent laws is a fight that must be won for the world's poor, says Priya Shetty.  EN | ES More OPINIONS  Features