ISTIC Certified Training Programme on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy and Management for Developing Countries (ICPS), 8 - 15 September 2014, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre under the auspices of UNESCO was established on 21 January 2008 and is based in Kuala Lumpur. The creation of the International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under the Auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC) is a follow up of the Doha Plan of Action which has been adopted by the Heads of States and Government of the Group of 77 and China, during the meeting in Doha, Qatar, from 12 to 16 June 2005 on the occasion of the Second South-South Summit of the Group of 77.
In many developing countries, many professionals in government, in industry and serving nongovernmental organizations are challenged by the fast pace of technology change. Science and Technology is without doubt a strategic driver that contributes toward the shift from relatively lower end economic activities into high value added activities.
As such, professionals who understand the dynamics of science and technology within the context of economic and market development, are critical to help in designing blueprints and strategic implementation frameworks to lead strategic transformation within countries and organizations.
ISTIC is committed in ensuring developing countries are not left behind in the pursuit of economic advancement, impeded by the absence of a technological capability to harness new opportunities, that will generate income, jobs and revenue for government.
For your information, this is the 5th STI Policy Training Workshop to be organized by ISTIC. The workshop will deliberate on the following topics:
(i) Learning key principles related to STI Policy and Management
(ii) Get to apply Best Practices in STI Management through Projects
(iii) Acquire key competencies in :-
· STI Policy and Management
· Development of Policy Responses
· Applying Technology Management Best Practices in implementing policies
· Developing human capital agenda in delivering the STI policies
· Creating Support Systems for the National Innovation System
· Enhancing National Capacity in STI
The workshop will also include case studies, visits, training sessions and talks related to technology management and socio-economic transformation from leaders of organizations.
I am pleased to inform you that ISTIC is agreeable to sponsor local hospitality (accommodation and meals) and pick and drop service from airport on arrival and departure. Participants are however required to seek travel grant from their organizations to pay their travel expenses to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Limited travel grant from organizer is available for participants who are really in difficulties in getting travel grant from their organization which is to be based on merit and need on case by case consideration.
We shall be grateful if you can nominate suitable candidates from your country to participate in this training workshop. Please note that the closing date for application is 30 May 2014. For further details, enclosed please find a copy of the workshop brochure and nomination form for your further action. You may also submit your nomination through e-mail atadzim@istic-unesco.org
Details of the training workshop are also available at the ISTIC website (http://www.istic-unesco.org)
We look forward to your support to make this training workshop a success.
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