An International Platform for
South-South STI Cooperation

International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation
under the auspices of UNESCO

ISTIC in Brief

The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC) operates as a UNESCO Category 2 Centre. Institutes and centres under the auspices of UNESCO (Category 2) are established and funded by Member States to contribute to the realization of UNESCO’s objectives.

                             

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Upcoming Events

2025 KISTEP-ISTIC S&T Innovation Training Programme for High Level Policy makers

12 – 15 August 2025
Seoul, Korea

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International Training Workshop on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence

25 – 28 August 2025
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Our Priority Agenda (2022-2027)

STI Advocacy, Diplomacy and Policy

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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 Ecosystems

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Climate Change Education

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Key Achievements

Since the establishment of ISTIC, significant achievements have been realized.

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Social Media

🌍✨ Happy United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation ✨🌍

Today ISTIC celebrates the people who make this mission a reality ! 🤝

Thanks to our members, whose expertise and dedication advance science, technology, and innovation across the Global South 🌐.

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🎉 The International Training Workshop on Big Data & AI in KL 🇲🇾 has concluded!

Learn more 👉 http://bit.ly/4n2XM0O

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International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre (ISTIC)
🌍✨ Happy United Nations Day for #SouthSouthCooperation ✨🌍On this #UN Day for South-South Cooperation the International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO celebrate the people who make this mission a reality ! 🤝.This year, we place the spotlight on our members, whose expertise and dedication drive projects and initiatives that advance #science, #technology, and #innovation across the #GlobalSouth 🌐🌟.A special thank you to Dr. Marlene Kanga, Professor Manzor Soomro, Professor ChM. Dr. Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman, Madam Tengku Sharizad Tengku Dahlan and Hannah Norazharuddin for sharing what ISTIC and South-South Cooperation mean to you. 🙏 We also extend our gratitude to all our Secretariat, members of Governing Board, Executive Committee and partners🤝 ,whose hard work makes our mission possible. Together, we demonstrate that collaboration across the Global South is key to building a brighter, shared tomorrow 🌞🌏.To learn more about the global initiatives and events marking this day, visit the UNOSSC website . 👉 bit.ly/47soXO6#SouthSouthCooperation #ISTIC #UNDay2025 #sciencefordevelopment #InnovationForAll #UnitedNations ... See MoreSee Less
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