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Science Policy Studies series
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Academies of Sciences and the Transition to Knowledge Societies (2008)
UNESCO Office in Venice
As a follow-up to the World Conference on Science (Budapest, 1999), UNESCO and ICSU decided to take action
in order to make a reflection on the role of the Academies of Sciences of Eastern and South-Eastern European
countries in the production of global science as well as in their respective national science and research systems.
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Women and Science, Italy and the International Context (2008)
Published in Cooperation with UNESCO Office in Venice
Science and technology are fundamental to assuring humanity's welfare and enabling continued improvements
in length and quality of life. In recent years, there was an increasing recognition of a global need for a
larger science and technology workforce, especially of women and youth. The situation of women in science is
of particular relevance in this context: while women constitute half of the humanity, the number of women who
pursue a successful scientific career is much lower than that of men, even in countries where they have access
to higher education and scientific disciplines.
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Science and Technology Master Plan for Mongolia 2007-2020 (2007)
UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science in East Asia
Mongolia has just published its Master Plan for S&T for 2007-2020 with UNESCO's assistance. Mongolia is endowed with a comparatively strong
S&T base but it has scarce financial resources and its scientific capacity is largely concentrated in the capital, Ulaanbaatar. Now at an
advanced stage of transition to a market economy after the fall of communism in 1990, Mongolia is in danger of seeing its S&T resources
underutilized, dissipated or even lost.
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Why Invest in Science in South Eastern Europe? (2007) Proceeding of the International Conference and High Level Round Table
UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science in Europe
The main aim of the conference is to contribute to a better understanding of the interrelation between investments in science and knowledge
and socio-economic development in general, as well as specifically with regard to present situation in South-Eastern European countries.
The conference shall provide the knowledge base for policy-makers to improve allocation of funds for investments in science and research and
to identify accompanying measures which will lead to enhanced socio-economic development in SEE countries as well as in other parts of the world.
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Enhancing Science Policy and Management in South Eastern Europe (2007) Science and Technology Statistics and Indicators Systems
UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science in Europe
This publication presents the results of a Pilot Study conducted on behalf of the UNESCO Office in Venice – UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and
Culture in Europe (BRESCE) by Dr. Tiago Santos Pereira of the Coimbra University in Portugal. It includes an analytical report concerning the state of
the art of the production, from the qualitative and quantitative points of view, of Science and Technology (S&T) statistics and indicators in Albania,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania and Serbia. A set of conclusions and
recommendations, as well a comprehensive project proposal for future activities to be undertaken at national, regional and international levels are
equally presented.
This report is part of UNESCO’s strategy for Enhancing Co-operation with South Eastern European Member States.
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Accessing and Disseminating Scientific Information in South Eastern Europe (2006)
UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science in Europe
The unimpeded flow of information is one of the prerequisites for the advancement of science and the building of the knowledge societies. It is also a
condition for strengthening the scientific capacities and creating the technological tools necessary to transform data into assets of empowerment and
production at national and regional levels.
This publication is part of the UNESCO’s Strategy for Strengthening Scientific Cooperation in South Eastern Europe.
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Lesotho Science & Technology Policy (2006)
UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
The S&T Vision "To sustain a prosperous and progressive economy and society through intelligent use of science and technology assets by enlightened
citizens, government and corporations".
The S&T Mission "To ensure that every healthy Mosotho is mentally and physically equipped and motivated to fully engage science and technology to drive
a competitive livelihood, and to sustain a decent of life".
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Guidelines for a Science and Research Policy in Bosnia & Herzegovina (2006)
UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science in Europe
This Study was carried out in close co-operation with the political authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina who have entrusted the UNESCO Office in Venice
with the task of assessing the scientific potential of the country and making recommendations for its future development and integration into the European
research community. The study underlines the need for adoption of a national Law on Science and Technology in Bosnia and Herzegovina and recommends a series
of measures to be urgently taken in order to re-launch competitive science, technology and innovation activities in the country.
The Study is part of UNESCO's Strategy for Strengthening Cooperation with South Eastern European Member States.
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Science, Technology and Economic Development in South-Eastern Europe (2005)
UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science in Europe
The present study analyses the main features of national S&T systems and their inter-relation with the socio-economic development in five countries
of South-East Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, and Serbia and Montenegro.
The author, Professor Milica Uvalic, underlines the urgent need for decisionmakers to take steps to ensure that S&T (re-)gain a leading role in the
national development strategies. She points out that increased recognition of the importance of S&T is a key element for the integration of these countries
into the knowledge-based society.
The study was carried out within the framework of UNESCO’s Strategy for Strengthening Cooperation in South East Europe and the follow-up of the Round Table
of Ministries of Science from the region.
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Cité des Sciences à Tanger
UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
La mise en forme du projet
L’idée d’une Cité des Sciences à Tanger a germé en 2001. Il s’agit d’un enjeu d’ordre multiple : scientifique, économique, technologie, sociétal, et
entrepreneurial. La Cité des Sciences sera un espace vivant, interactif dans lequel le visiteur, enfant jeune ou adulte, citoyen résident ou de passage,
évoluera à son rythme, plutôt en acteur qu’en spectateur, aidé dans sa visite par un réseau d’animateurs scientifiques confirmés. Elle prévoit, aussi, de
mettre la science selon une présentation thématique préviligiant le découpage en grands récits transversaux qui permet au visiteur d’appréhender les
phénomènes naturels dans leur globalité, choix qui est à même d’aider le citoyen à saisir les notions d’échelles de temps et d’espace pour mieux comprendre
le monde naturel et culturel dans lequel il vit et évolue. Ce rapport a été établi suite à une étude de terrain effectué par deux experts de l’UNESCO :
Monsieur le Professeur Tahar GALLALI et Monsieur Walter STAVELOZ, sous la supervision de la Division des politiques scientifiques et du développement durable.
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Future Directions for National Reviews of Science, Technology
and Innovation in Developing Countries (2003)
UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
National reviews of science, technology, and innovation are designed to help chart a course that encourages systems of scientific enquiry and broadens
the engagement of scientific evidence in the policymaking process. The methods used for these reviews have varied between countries and among the agencies
involved. To learn from past experiences, a blend of 60 representatives from 12 developing countries and international organizations discussed the impacts
of previous science and technology reviews, studied how ongoing national assessments had been designed and were being implemented, and collective had been
designed and were being implemented, and collectively deliberated on how future reviews might be enhanced. The organisations represented at the workshop
included the World Bank, Sida, UNCTAD, OECD, and the Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD).
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