Our Vision and Mission
Vision
A global leader in STI and the driving force for developing countries’ nation-building and socio-economic development.
Mission
A leading international platform offering sustainable programmes and services in producing holistic talents towards institutional excellence and and augmenting sustainable development for South-South Cooperation.
Our History
The establishment of the International Science, Technology, and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC-UNESCO) marked a successful outcome of the Second South Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Group of 77 and China in Doha, Qatar, held in June 2005.
During the Summit, UNESCO was urged to develop and implement a program for South-South cooperation in science and technology. The objective was to facilitate the integration of a developmental approach into national science, technology, and innovation policies, to build capacity in science and technology by providing policy advice and exchanging experiences and best practices, and to create a problem-solving network of centres of excellence in developing countries. Additionally, it aimed to support the exchange of students, researchers, scientists, and technologists among developing countries.
Malaysia accepted UNESCO’s invitation to host ISTIC-UNESCO, and the centre was inaugurated in Kuala Lumpur on 22nd May 2008 by the Honourable Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Honourable Datuk Seri Dr. Maximus Johnity Ongkili.
The ISTIC-UNESCO office in Kuala Lumpur was completed and officially opened by the Honourable Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation on 26th March 2009. This office serves as an extension of the premises of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia.
Past, Present & Future
Since our inception, we have embarked on a transformative journey to attain the prestigious status of UNESCO’s Category 2 Centre
Our Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs)
At the core of our purpose is a commitment to championing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), driving meaningful change and contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future.
