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Welcome to ISTIC
The creation of the International Science, Technology and Innovation, centre for South South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC) is a follow up of the Doha Plan of Action which has been adopted by the head of States and Government of the Group of 77 and China, during the meeting in Doha, Qatar, from 12 to 16 June 2005 on the occasion of the Second South Summit of the Group of 77 .
The Summit urged UNESCO to develop and implement a programme for South - South cooperation in science and technology with the objective of facilitating the integration of a developmental approach into national science and technology and innovation policies, capacity building in science and technology through providing policy advice and exchange of experience and best practices, and creating a problem solving network of centres of excellence in developing countries as well as supporting the exchange of students, researchers, scientists and technologists among developing countries.
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News & Events |
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Activities in the Caribbean in 2008
September 29, 2008
2008 CARICOM Science Award Ceremony
CARISCIENCE 10 th Anniversary Celebrations
September 30, 2008
Launch of the Caribbean Diaspora Association of Scientists, Technologists and Entrepreneurs organized by the CARICOM Steering Committee on Science and Technology |
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22-24 May 2008
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
ISTIC Launch Meeting
The launch meeting of the Centre is to formally establish Governing Board. In its first session the Governing Board shall: adopt the Centre Constitution, elect the Executive Committee, appoint the Scientific Council member, appoint Executive Director, and approve programme and budget of the Centre for 2008-2010.
Click HERE to download ISTIC Launch Report |
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