MAURITIUS: MoU Signing with the Government of Mauritius and Participation in the International Workshop on Promoting the Blue Economy
On 26 and 27 March, ISTIC’s Director, Madam Sharizad Dahlan, was invited to participate in the International Workshop entitled “Promoting the Blue Economy and Overcoming its Implementation Challenges”, held in Flic en Flac, Mauritius. The event was organized by the Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research of the Republic of Mauritius.
This occasion also marked an important milestone for ISTIC, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Mauritius.
The workshop officially opened with the MoU signing ceremony between the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research and the International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC). This agreement represents a significant step toward strengthening collaboration and fostering dialogue on key issues related to the development of the blue economy. The MoU was signed by Madam Tengku Sharizad Binti Tengku Chik, Director, International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO and Mr Bheesam Sharma Cyparsade, Ag. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tertiary Education Science and Research.
The workshop aimed to highlight the critical role of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in building a strong foundation for sustainable blue economies. Through case studies and practical examples, discussions demonstrated how STI-driven approaches can foster blue economic growth, enhance livelihoods, and promote environmental sustainability, particularly in Small Island Developing States.
Over the two days, the workshop featured six thematic sessions and brought together a diverse range of participants, including researchers, academics, subject matter experts, government officials, and policymakers, as well as representatives from international organizations, NGOs, and the private sector. Speakers represented various countries from the Global South, including Mauritius, Malaysia, Iraq, India, Myanmar, Kenya, and Egypt.
