Browsing: Innovation

A research by the FertBrasil chain for phosphorus recycling, from poultry and swine droppings, will be studied by a global discussion group on the matter and may become an example for other countries.

Mohamed Sanad created an internal mobile phone aerial to reduce the device’s radiation. He won the Innovation Prize for Africa in 2012. The Algerian Zeinou Abdelyamine came in second place.

A report by the organisation says the country has been successful in becoming an outsourcing hub, but that it needs to expand its information technology infrastructure and promote inclusive policies.

The Brazilian minister of Science and Technology, Aloizio Mercadante, said the country wants to invest in innovation and will bring international specialists in to develop local projects.