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Innovation, sustainability, development: A new manifesto
The STEPS Centre (Social, Technological and Environmental Pathways to Sustainability Centre), at University of Sussex, is creating a manifesto to recommend ways of linking science to development for a sustainable future. The document is intended as an update to 'The Sussex Manifesto' published in...
LINK | 16 November 2009 | EN
Health and Climate Partnership
This partnership of government and non-government organisations, researchers, international bodies and the private sector has a much-called for goal: to increase cooperation between organisations involved different sectors such as health, climate, humanitarian assistance, ecosystems, research and...
LINK | 9 September 2009 | EN
International Association for the Study of Obesity
IASO is an umbrella organisation for 52 national obesity associations across 56 countries. Its mission statement is to "improve global health by promoting the understanding of obesity and weight-related diseases through scientific research and dialogue, whilst encouraging the development of...
LINK | 23 July 2008 | EN
The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS)
The principal aim of TWAS is to promote scientific capacity and sustainable development in the South through research as well as South-South and North-South collaborations. It was founded in 1983 by a group of Southern scientists, under the leadership of Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam, as an autonomous...
LINK | 14 May 2008 | EN
Knowledge for Development
Knowledge for Development is a web-based source of information on science and technology for agriculture and rural development in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. It promotes collaboration between agricultural research and development scientists and technologists in ACP countries,...
LINK | 5 December 2007 | EN
Islamic Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization
ISESCO aims to promote the separate and distinct educational, scientific and cultural heritage that combines the 57 OIC member countries. The primary purpose of the organisation is to coordinate the activities of specialist agencies responsible for similar functions within each of the OIC member...
LINK | 2 October 2007 | EN
Islamic World Academy of Sciences
The IAS was established in 1986 on the recommendation of the OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH). IAS's stated mission is to "provide an institutional set up for the utilisation of Science and Technology for the development of Islamic countries and humanity...
LINK | 2 October 2007 | EN
The Arab Regional Network for Science and Technology Management
STEMARN is a non-profit organisation, founded by UNESCO. Headquartered at the Arabian Gulf University of Bahrain, it provides a forum for promoting regional technology development and science and technology management. STEMARN carries out training programmes and studies into Arab science and...
LINK | 2 October 2007 | EN
Knowledge Assessment Methodology
KAM, run by the Knowledge for Development group at the World Bank, is an interactive benchmarking tool that allows countries to measure their success in creating a knowledge-based economy. KAM uses 81 structural and qualitative variables to describe 132 countries' performance on four key aspects of...
LINK | 7 June 2007 | EN
The African Union Biosafety Project
The African Union Biosafety Project -- a joint initiative of the African Union and the German Development Corporation -- aims to help African countries meet their obligations under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and promotes adopting the African Model Law on Safety in Biotechnology as a common...
LINK | 7 June 2007 | EN
The Biotechnology Industry Organization
BIO is a lobby group for the biotechnology industry, based in Washington, DC. It seeks to influence US biotechnology policy and speaks on international issues such as relevant World Trade Organisation disputes. Its website publishes background information and position papers on agri-biotechnology...
LINK | 17 November 2006 | EN
Economic Commission for Africa
The ECA helps African governments develop policies for economic and social development, including enhancing the role of science and technology. It carries out policy research, disseminates information, promotes co-operation and offers policy advice to different stakeholders. It also runs a...
LINK | 8 November 2006 | EN
African Technology Policy Studies Network
The ATPS is a multidisciplinary network of researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders interested in generating, promoting and strengthening innovative technology and industrial policies in Africa. It provides small grants for research on science and technology policy in sub-Saharan countries...
LINK | 8 November 2006 | EN
New Partnership for Africa’s Development
NEPAD is an economic development programme of the African Union. It aims to eradicate poverty, promote sustainable growth and development, integrate Africa in the world economy and accelerate the empowerment of women. Developing science and technology is a high priority and NEPAD provides policy...
LINK | 8 November 2006 | EN
African Malaria Network Trust
AMANET promotes capacity building in African research and training institutes that specialise in malaria studies. Its objectives include promoting collaboration among stakeholders, creating international awareness about the malaria problem in Africa, identifying test sites, developing...
LINK | 8 November 2006 | EN
e-Africa Commission
The e-Africa Commission is part of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), charged with managing the development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in Africa. It is responsible for developing and overseeing policies and strategies for the ICT sector. It also runs...
LINK | 8 November 2006 | EN
AfricaLink
AfricaLink, run by USAID, offers technical assistance to regional networks of African policymakers and scientists working in agriculture, natural resource management, and the environment. Specific services offered include access to electronic mail, resource centres and technical support desks, and...
LINK | 8 November 2006 | EN
African Academy of Sciences
The AAS is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the growth of scientific and technological capabilities to support development in Africa. Its website outlines each of the organisation's activities including capacity building, training, publication and dissemination of scientific materials,...
LINK | 8 November 2006 | EN
Association of African Universities
The AAU, based in Accra, promotes consultation, exchange of information and cooperation among higher education institutes in Africa. It provides fellowships and small grants for postgraduate studies and staff exchanges. It also runs programmes to study higher education management and assure the...
LINK | 8 November 2006 | EN
African Ministerial Council on Science and Technology
AMCOST provides a forum for formulating and implementing policies for science, technology and innovation issues that have an impact on African development. It was established by the New Partnership for Africa’s Development and the African Union in November 2003, and has since developed and adopted...
LINK | 8 November 2006 | EN
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Missed the Global Health Forum 2009?
Our blog, by SciDev.Net columnist Priya Shetty, will fill you in, as will our interview with the Global Forum's Gill Samuels
