BUILDING GEOSCIENCE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Building scientific capacity in developing countries.

7 The phrases ‘technology transfer’ and ‘scientific capacity building’ are two of the many used to describe scientific partnerships between developed and developing countries. This is an extremely rich and fascinating process that is very complex and often oversimplified. It is undoubtedly an essential interaction. The Global Forum for Health Research report (Global Forum for Health Research, 1...

O6: How to Encourage Building a New Road Traffic Culture for Children in Developing Countries

Road traffic accidents (RTA) are one of the most important causes of death and disability all over the world. In developing countries the problem is more complicated. Based on the estimation by UNICEF, rate of RTA in Iran is 20 times more than world’s average. In Iran among all unintentional fatal injuries inflicted on children under five, traffic related fatalities are the leading cause ...

Building capacity for acute care in developing countries.

The article provides a 'short journey' to neighbours in the Australasian region to highlight some innovation in health policy, rural health education, and professional teams, in developing countries. The innovations are described and challenges discussed.

Capacity Building for Agricultural Biotechnology in Developing Countries

Agricultural biotechnology holds a unique position in formulating food and trade policies due to its conflicting aspects: its potential to improve food security especially in developing countries, and the intense debates over its risks and unknown impacts on human health and the environment. Agricultural biotechnology, nevertheless, has been widely utilized to help enhance food security with it...

Growth Building Jobs and Prosperity in Developing Countries