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By Francisco Marmolejo

Recently, I wrote a column discussing the challenges and opportunities associated with the creation of new higher-education institutions, in which I made reference to the specific case of Albukhary International University in Malaysia. This second article describes interesting experiences of a similar kind in India.

Read more of the article entitled 'How Do You Build an International University From Scratch? (Part 2) Cases in India'

In this issue, learn about a public lecture IDRC is hosting on May 22 with Mahmoud Solh, Director General of the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas. Dr Solh will talk about how the Arab Spring has increased the challenges to food security.

Read more of the article entitled 'International Development Research Centre (IDRC) bulletin May 2012'

Jakarta, 10 May 2012— Countries in Asia and the Pacific are at a crossroads and must now strike a balance between rising prosperity and rising emissions. Their success or failure will have repercussions worldwide, predicts a new report released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Read more of the article entitled 'Asia-Pacific can no longer afford to grow first and clean up later, says UNDP report'

From battling potato blight and supercomputers to nano-magnets used for cancer treatment and the Asia Research Network, the latest edition of Asia Research News features all the cutting-edge science from across Asia.

Read more of the article entitled 'Asia Research News 2012 - latest issue now available! '

“ There is a need for new strategy as the world today suffers from the lack of social justice, which has become an odd attribute of most national economies”, said MARA’s Chairman Y. B. Dato’ Seri Idris Jusoh.

Read more of the article entitled 'White Wave Strategy '