08.02.2010 - IOS Evaluation
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Evaluation of Strategic Programme Objective 6: Promoting principles, practices and ethical norms relevant to scientific and technological development
February 2010 - This evaluation assesses progress towards achieving the expected outcomes of Strategic Programme Objective 6, and how progress might be enhanced through improving programme policy, design and delivery.
The expected outcomes of SPO 6 given in UNESCO's Medium-Term Strategy (2008–2013) are as follows:
- Normative instruments pertaining to the ethics of science and technology adopted by UNESCO reflected at national levels through pertinent legislation;
- National bodies/mechanisms dealing with the ethics of science and technology, in particular with issues related to bioethics, supported in all regions; and,
- Democratic debate at the national and regional levels about ethical implications of advances in science and technology fostered, in particular by ensuring networking and exchange of best practices and experiences.
Download a copy of the Evaluation Report (pdf/521KB).
Download the Executive Board document 184EX/6 Part VI where this evaluation report is presented (pdf/143 KB).<//a>