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Counteracting the emigration of highly skilled personnel remains a key pursuit. But while some countries suffer the consequences of the so-called "brain drain", others are beginning to reap its potential benefits.
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Opinions and Analysis
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Brain drain in Guatemala 'serious'
One of the most serious problems faced by Guatemala is its increasing brain drain, says a leading scientist.
29 July 2008
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Source: El Periódico
EU blue card will deepen Africa's health skills deficit
The EU's 'Blue Card' could rob Africa of its highly-skilled workers and reverse gains made in fighting poverty and poor health, says Peter Ngatia.
9 July 2008
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Source: African Medical and Research Foundation
Surgery is cheap and effective, but donors neglect it
10 June 2008
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Source: PLoS Medicine
Doctor drain: Don't make them stay
5 February 2008
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Source: PLoS Medicine
News and Features
Argentinean bill boosts private investment in S&T
A bill in Argentina is proposing tax exemptions to boost private investment in science and help reduce brain drain.
30 October 2008
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Q&A: Mozambique's science for the people
Mozambique's science and technology minister, Venâncio Massingue, tells SciDev.Net how he hopes to ensure that science benefits everyone.
29 October 2008
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