Most Middle Eastern and Northern African countries spend less than 0.3% of GDP on research. But there are signs this may be changing. The Arab League is about to present a strategy for science and technology throughout the region, and recent political revolts may play to the favor of science in the region

DAVID SEGARRA | FEBRUARY 16TH, 2011

Where to get funding for research? What form of governmental administration should oversee scientific research in Catalonia? How would research be organized in an independent Catalonia? Those in charge of managing research in the Spanish autonomous community recently raised these and other questions to representatives from Catalonia’s five major political parties. The topics discussed allow for an analysis of what concerns scientists in Catalonia today ahead of the upcoming regional elections.

ÀNNIA MONREAL | OCTOBER 29TH, 2010

Catalonia’s political parties have already outlined their proposals for strengthening R+D, technology and industry and which energy models are most suitable for the future of the Spanish autonomous region. Here we offer a taste of the first debate on this topic ahead of the November 28th elections between the five major Catalan political parties.

ÀNNIA MONREAL | OCTOBER 15TH, 2010