http://www.idisc.net/en/Region.5.html The latest Middle East/North Africa Regional Network news from iDisc 10 http://www.infodev.org/images/infodev.gif http://www.idisc.net/en/Region.5.html Developing countries are increasingly embracing innovation and entrepreneurship as a key component of their social and economic development. To this end, business incubators and other types of business development service organizations are playing an important role in providing infrastructure, business advice and mentoring, networking, financing, and security to millions of business entrepreneurs in developing countries that otherwise wouldn’t have the resources to grow and scale up. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38944.html Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38944.html Quoting recent research by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Association, Incubators New Zealand Chairman Mr. Kirkpatrick reiterates the importance of investment in business incubation and the effectiveness of business incubators as part of the job creation equation. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38916.html Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:32:07 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38916.html The aim of the climate technology center concept is to accelerate the development and commercialization of emerging clean technologies for national, regional or global deployment, thus supporting the transition to low-carbon development in middle and low income countries. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38918.html Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:44:15 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38918.html http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38913.html Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:47:03 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38913.html Gain Global Visibility: Apply to have your business featured as a Low-Carbon Innovator Case Study. Deadline is Friday September 18th. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38908.html Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:33:56 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38908.html EIM Business & Policy Research (EIM BV) is an independent research and consultancy organisation based in the Netherlands. EIM has been carrying out policy research on enterprise issues for 75 years in various fields such as entrepreneurship and business development, employment, ICT, innovation, internationalisation and administrative burdens. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38900.html Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:35:54 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38900.html infoDev is seeking a Short-term Consultant for the infoDev & DFID Low Carbon Innovation Program. The deadline for applications is July 28, 2009. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38899.html Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:02:09 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38899.html Innovation is key to technology adoption and creation, and to explaining the vast differences in productivity across and within countries. Owner ability, personality traits, and ethnicity have a significant and substantial impact on the likelihood of a firm innovating, confirming the importance of the entrepreneur in the innovation process. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38896.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:31:49 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38896.html Following a call for candidates in March for the Global Innovators 2009 contest, infoDev is pleased to announce that it has selected eleven entrepreneurs whose success stories will be highlighted at infoDev's 3rd Global Forum on Innovation & Entrepreneurship in October 2009. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38885.html Thu, 28 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38885.html The purpose of this online discussion is to explore how developing countries can best facilitate the transfer and commercialization of technology from research institutions - whether from within their domestic institutions; between developing countries; or between developing and industrialized nations. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38879.html Fri, 08 May 2009 02:33:30 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38879.html The Tech awards committee - Technology benefiting humanity - is currently accepting 2009 nominations. Five laureates are recognized in each of the categories: Environment, Economic Development, Education, Equality and Health, and one laurete from each category receives a $50,000 prize. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38876.html Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:47:31 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38876.html Ms. Valerie D'Costa, infoDev's Program Manager, invites you to reflect on the theme for the 3rd infoDev Global Forum on Business Incubation - Innovation and Venture Creation for Inclusive Development - and send us your thoughts to help shape the Global Forum 2009 agenda and activities. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38864.html Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:27:49 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38864.html infoDev is seeking 15-20 successful entrepreneurs working on innovations in sectors such as agriculture, information technology, tourism and sustainable energy / clean technology. Successful applicants will be named 2009 Global Forum Innovators and have their stories highlighted at the 3rd infoDev Global Forum on Innovation & Entrepreneurship in October 2009. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38853.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:32:59 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38853.html The Development Marketplace is a competitive grant program administered by the World Bank. The 2009 global competition is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and additional DM partners. It aims to identify 20 to 25 innovative, early-stage projects addressing climate adaptation. The DM is a unique opportunity to turn your idea into reality; if selected your project could receive up to US$200,000 in grant funding for implementation over two years. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38865.html Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:04:41 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38865.html The 3rd Global Forum on Business Incubation will be held in Florianopolis, Brazil on October 26-30, 2009. This new date and location enables both partners to integrate the 3rd infoDev Global Forum with ANPROTEC's 19th Brazilian National Seminar on Science Parks and Business Incubation. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38856.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:14:48 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38856.html