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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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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+100 total programmes
+100 participation countries
+10 Mou signed
+3500 participants
+20 host countries
+90 Strategic partners
Key Achievements
Since the establishment of ISTIC, significant achievements have been realized.
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