I hear that the science and technology strategy for the World Bank is about to be approved and published.

The Bank has replaced its TechNet Network with a Knowledge for Development network or Community of Practice. The Community of Practice web site seems not yet to be operating, and links are still referred to the TechNet site, but it should be available in the future at:

http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/knowledgefordevelopment/

I hear that Kerry Ann Jones is to be the new director of the Office of International Affairs at the National Academy of Sciences. She should be great at the job, bringing experience in the White House and USAID to the post.