Author : Graham Jones
Publisher :
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 12,93 MB
Release : 1971
Category : Developing countries
ISBN :
"The object of this book is to explore the ways by which modern science and technology can help to promote economic and social growth in the poor but developing countries" -- Introduction.
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 15,49 MB
Release : 2007-05-23
Category :
ISBN : 926403210X
This publication provides the proceedings of an international workshop, held in South Africa, intended to address how international co-operation in science and technology can further the three inter-related aspects (economic, social and environmental) of the development process.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 41,69 MB
Release : 2004-11-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309165628
An NRC ad hoc committee analyzed the current status and future development potential of Armenia's science and technology base, including human and infrastructural resources and research and educational capabilities. The committee identified those fields and institutions offering promising opportunities for contributing to economic and social development, and particularly institutions having unique and important capabilities, worthy of support from international financial institutions, private investment sources, and the Armenian and U.S. governments. The scope of the study included both pure and applied research as well as education in science-related fields. The committee's report addresses the existing capacity of state and private research institutions, higher education capabilities and trends, scientific funding sources, innovative investment models, relevant success stories, factors hindering development of the science sector, potential domestic Armenian customers for scientific results and products, and opportunities for regional scientific collaboration. An Armenian language version of the report is also available.
Author : Omar Bizri
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 10,55 MB
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0128125780
Science, Technology, Innovation, and Economic Growth in Arab Countries explores fresh approaches to STI policy formulation and implementation in the region, with applications to developing countries elsewhere. Developing useful contexts for studying Arab policies about science, technology, and innovation requires trustworthy data and judgment. Omar Bizri brings together both in this book. Data from sources such as the World Bank, UNESCO, the International Telecommunication Union, Nature, Science and recent surveys and policy formulation initiatives anchor this study among national initiatives that focus on essential needs, including safe water and food production, renewable energy utilization, and job and enterprise creation. For those eager to understand the challenges of STI capacity building, this book explores the many connections between technological change and economic growth. - Presents and analyzes data about past, current and proposed efforts aimed at STI capacity building in Arab countries - Emphasizes demand-driven policies for promoting rapid infrastructure and endogenous STI capacity building, as well as job creation - Explores ways to enhance STI capacity building efforts through community-based and national initiatives - Includes data from sources such as the World Bank, UNESCO, the International Telecommunication Union, Nature, Science and recent surveys
Author : Krishna R. Dronamraju
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 37,48 MB
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789812706546
The biological wealth of our planet is represented by the biodiversity that surrounds us. Our future wellbeing depends on the care and conservation that we practice to protect and enhance that biodiversity, which resides mostly in developing countries. Yet, the holders of traditional knowledge remain poor, while those exploiting it commercially become prosperous. As we utilize recombinant DNA technology to achieve food security and other goals, serious apprehension has arisen in the public mind with regard to the impact of genetically modified crops on our environment and health. Similarly, the long-term impact of gene therapy is not known either. These dilemmas and their ethical implications are examined in this book in the context of intellectual property rights and international cooperation.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 14,86 MB
Release : 2008-07-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309178207
In June 2006, seventeen scientists and educators selected by the National Academies, the Academy of Sciences of Iran, and the Académie des Sciences of France held a workshop at the estate of the Fondation des Treilles in Toutour, France, to discuss issues concerning the role of science in the development of modern societies. Science and Technology and the Future Development of Societies includes the presentations made at the workshop and summarizes the discussions that followed the presentations. Topics of the workshop included science and society issues, the role of science and engineering in development; obstacles and opportunities in the application of science and technology to development; scientific thinking of decision makers; management and utilization of scientific knowledge; and science, society, and education. This book also provides useful background for the further development of interactions of Western scientists and educators with Iranian specialists.
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 34,26 MB
Release : 2001-03-07
Category :
ISBN : 9264192344
This conference proceedings explores how widespread diffusion and application of cleaner technologies can help countries reach their sustainable development goals.
Author : Michael J. Moravcsik
Publisher :
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 47,40 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Science
ISBN :
Author : Jacques Gaillard
Publisher :
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 44,8 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN :
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 23,10 MB
Release : 2007-03-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309179254
This report contains a collection of papers from a workshopâ€"Strengthening Science-Based Decision-Making for Sustainable Management of Scarce Water Resources for Agricultural Production, held in Tunisia. Participants, including scientists, decision makers, representatives of non-profit organizations, and a farmer, came from the United States and several countries in North Africa and the Middle East. The papers examined constraints to agricultural production as it relates to water scarcity; focusing on 1) the state of the science regarding water management for agricultural purposes in the Middle East and North Africa 2) how science can be applied to better manage existing water supplies to optimize the domestic production of food and fiber. The cross-cutting themes of the workshop were the elements or principles of science-based decision making, the role of the scientific community in ensuring that science is an integral part of the decision making process, and ways to improve communications between scientists and decision makers.
