Canada is putting 225 million Canadian dollars (US$220 million) into a fund that it says will uniquely help developing world scientists solve health problems facing their regions.
Grand Challenges Canada, launched last week (3 May), claims to break new ground with its approach, which includes seeking developing country scientists to lead its first raft of projects.
The scheme also claims to be the first in which a G8 government links an independent, not-for-profit organisation with its international assistance budget.
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Author: Carol Campbell
