ISTIC in Brief
The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre (ISTIC) is a UNESCO Category 2 Centre established in 2008 through an agreement between the Government of Malaysia and UNESCO.
Based in Kuala Lumpur and funded by Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), ISTIC serves as a strategic international platform for advancing South-South Cooperation in science, technology and innovation (STI).For over 15 years, ISTIC has supported UNESCO’s STI agenda and development priorities across the Global South by acting as a connector, catalyst and advocate.
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Our Priority Agenda (2022-2027)
STI POLICY, ADVOCACY AND DIPLOMACY
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EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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OPEN SCIENCE
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ARTIFICIAL AND DIGITAL INNOVATION
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RESEARCH ECOSYSTEM
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CLIMATE CHANGE
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KISTEP-ISTIC S&T Innovation Training Programme
The KISTEP-ISTIC S&T Innovation Training Programme for High-Level Policy Makers is an annual initiative that serves as a major platform for strengthening STI policy capacities among senior officials from developing countries.
Joint Capacity Strengthening Programme for Africa Region (North, South, East, West)
The Joint Capacity Strengthening Programme for Africa Region aims to strengthen research capacity in the Global South, where limited access to funding and complex grant processes often hinder scientific contribution and innovation.
Big Data and Artificial Intelligence
The Big Data and AI Programme support policymakers, researchers, educators, and technical professionals from developing countries. The initiative focuses on practical skills development, knowledge exchange, policy awareness, and the responsible and ethical use of AI and data technologies.
AI Education
ISTIC’s AI Education programme focuses on upper primary and lower secondary students while empowering teachers to develop learners’ computational thinking, understanding of algorithms, and ethical awareness. It uses age-appropriate modules, hands-on activities, and targeted teacher training aligned with Malaysia’s educational and economic priorities.
International Conference on Women in SE2TI
The Interntational Conference on Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Innovation (STE2I) is an initiative aimed at advancing gender equality. It focuses on strengthening women’s participation, leadership, and representation in education, research, and innovation ecosystems.
Emerging Initiatives
AFRASIA : South-South Collaborative Research and Innovation Programme
AFRASIA is a South–South cooperation framework connecting Asia and Africa. Founded by South Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Tanzania, the initiative focuses on fostering collaborative research in areas including water security, one health, and renewable energy.
GSRUA : Global South Research University Alliance
The Global South Research Universities Alliance (GSRUA) is an initiative connecting research universities across Asia, Latin America, and Africa to foster South-South collaboration, knowledge co-creation, and sustainable development.
GE4SEA : Greening Education for Southeast Asia
The Greening Education for South-East Asia (GE4SEA) Programme is a five-year initiative aimed at strengthening climate change education in primary and secondary schools across Southeast Asia.
Key Achievements
People empowEred
countries involved
STI programmes delivered
Mous signed
publications produced
UN SDGs implemented
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CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTERS | Artificial Intelligence for Climate Learning and Sustainable Development
The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC), in collaboration with Universitas Negeri Malang, invites researchers, educators, practitioners and policymakers to contribute[…]
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INDONESIA: 6th Annual Meeting of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Innovation Policy Asia-Pacific Network (STEPAN) 2026
ISTIC participated in the 6th Annual Meeting of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Innovation Policy Asia-Pacific Network (STEPAN), held from 30 August to 1 September 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The[…]
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Call for Applications | 3rd EARW – Strengthening Science Diplomacy for Sustainable Development
Applications are now open for the 3rd East Africa Regional Capacity Building Training Workshop on Strengthening Science Diplomacy for Sustainable Development, a five-day programme designed to strengthen the capacity of[…]
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The impact of a programme does not end when the training concludes. It continues through the people who carry the knowledge forward and the institutions they represent. His experience reflects the wider purpose of ISTIC which is to strengthen capacities in STI through cooperation
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