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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Update from 2025 KISTEP–ISTIC Science & Technology Innovation Training Programme for high level policy makers held in Seoul 🇰🇷!Over the past days, 21 senior policymakers from 15 developing countries have taken part in sessions exploring Korea’s STI landscape, R&D programme evaluation, and budget allocation strategies. 🔎In the coming days, the programme will feature a session on science diplomacy and presentations of country reports, offering participants the opportunity to share insights from their national contexts. 🌍#KISTEP#sti#ScienceDiplomacy#cooperation#collaboration ... See MoreSee Less
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The 2025 KISTEP–ISTIC Science & Technology Innovation Training Programme officially started yesterday in Seoul, Republic of Korea 🇰🇷, and will take place from 12 to 15 August 2025 📅.Jointly organized by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP) and the International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC) 🌍, the programme supports high-level #policymakers from developing countries in strengthening STI policy capacities, focusing on evaluation systems and #science #Diplomacy.This year’s edition brings together 21 senior policymakers and officials from 15 developing countries to exchange views on the theme: Enhancing STI Policy Excellence - Focusing on Evaluation Systems and Science Diplomacy: Insights from Korea. 🤝Over the course of the programme, participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, discuss policy approaches, and explore avenues for enhanced international #Cooperation in STI.#KISTEP #ISTIC #STI #ScienceDiplomacy #Cooperation #collaboration ... See MoreSee Less
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