LDC Portal - International Support Measures for Least Developed Countries - Science

Upcoming deadlines: Opportunities for scientists, research groups from LDCs with TWAS Visiting Expert Programme and TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme

MTAVARES1 — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Deadline 30 September: TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme

Young scientists from least developed countries who hold an MSc (or higher degree) can visit research laboratories at Centres of Excellence in Trieste, Italy, for three months to carry out collaborative research projects in the fields that fall under the umbrella of the 51�Թ� Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Information here.

Deadline 9 October: TWAS Visiting Expert Programme

This programme provides institutions and research groups in developing countries, especially the Least Developed Countries and those with limited outside contacts, with opportunities to establish long-term links with world leaders in areas of science other than mathematics and physics,and help develop capacity-building in their country. Information here.

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From TWAS (The World Academy of Sciences): South-North exchanges shape scientific careers in the global South

MTAVARES1 — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

27 April 2023. An UNTBLDC-TWAS-ICGEB programme allows early-career scientists from LDCs to experience international mobility and participate in collaborative projects before returning home. News item here.

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South-South cooperation: Empowering Young Women Scientists from LDCs

MTAVARES1 — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Wednesday, 08 March 2023 - 9:00am

8 March 2023

Summary

Investing in women and girls in science, technology and innovation (STI) in the LDCs is imperative. UN and countries can support this endeavor through South-South cooperation. In commemoration for the International Women's Day, UNOSSC and ICGEB are organizing an interactive dialogue among senior women representatives from the UN system and young female scientists from LDCs. A special documentary series featuring 5 young women scientists' journey will be premiered after the interactive dialogue.

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Speakers: • H.E. Dr. Agnes Mary Chimbiri-Molande, Permanent Representative of Malawi to the UN • Ms. Dima Al-Khatib, Director, UNOSSC • Mr. Lawrence Banks, DG, ICGEB • Ms. Najneen Rejwana, EMPOWER Fellow from Bangladesh • Ms. Laila Baker, Regional Director, UNFPA Arab States Regional Office • Moderator: Marianna Maculan, Chief, External Relations, ICGEB

Recording: South-South cooperation: Empowering Young Women Scientists from the LDCs | UN Web TV

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Gender

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Event: Science, technology and innovation in the least developed countries: stocktaking, challenges and the way forward

MTAVARES1 — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Wednesday, 14 September 2022 - 1:00pm

Wednesday, 14 September 2022; 13:00-14:30 GMT+3 time zone

Information here: Science, technology and innovation in the least developed countries: stocktaking, challenges and the way forward | Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries

The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us how far the world has come in technological and scientific knowledge accumulation as demonstrated by the speed in which vaccines were developed and the role played by technologies in sustaining economic and social interactions. In this respect, the Covid-19 shock was a wake-up call for the least developed countries (LDCs) and other low-income countries and an important lesson that they cannot afford to lag behind in their technological capabilities or miss active engagement in the new wave of rapid technological change. At this time of current heightened uncertainty and multidimensional global crisis, LDCs need special international support measures more than ever. The right mix of policies and financial support to help them develop their science, technology and innovation capacities must be at the core of renewed international support measures for LDCs.

The Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries (DPoA) has been adopted at a critical time, falling within the last decade of implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Least developed countries face pressing challenges and science, technology, and innovation (STI) can be powerful drivers of change. Long-term productivity upgrading, economic development and job creation, as well as addressing societal challenges, are all dependent on sustainable and strong STI systems. Whilst their ability to harness the potential of STI is affected by structural disadvantages, least developed countries are also uniquely placed to gain from ‘latecomer advantage’ to leapfrog and directly adopt the latest and most effective STI solutions. The DPoA has identified “leveraging the power of science, technology, and innovation to fight against multidimensional vulnerabilities and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals” as one of the six key focus areas. The Technology Bank’s overarching objective is to assist least developed countries in building their science, technology, and innovation capacity to foster the structural transformation of their economies, eradicate poverty and promote sustainable development.

The event will provide an opportunity to take stock of the current state of science, technology and innovation in the least developed countries and discuss challenges and opportunities for technological upgrading to meet development ambitions.

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Launch of new report: The State of Science, Technology and Innovation in the Least Developed Countries - UN Technology Bank for LDCs

MTAVARES1 — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000

14 September 2022. The UN Technology Bank for LDCs has launched a new report which surveys the state of science, technology and innovation in LDCs and provides policy recommendations to "close the gap". See the news item here.

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From TWAS/UNESCO: Call for nominations for award recognizing scientists from LDCs

MTAVARES1 — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

The TWAS-Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award recognizes scientists from Least Developed Countries (LDCs). It carries a cash award of USD4,000. The 2022 award will honour a scientist working in an area relevant to sustainability. The deadline for nominations is 20 April 2022. More information here.

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From TWAS/UNESCO: Call for nominations for award recognizing scientists from LDCs

MTAVARES1 — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

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From The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)/UNESCO: Science in Trieste, but for Least Developed Countries

MTAVARES1 — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Ten promising scientists from LDCs will soon visit Italy to spend a three-month training period under the joint TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Cooperation Visits Programme of sustainability science. News article here: Science in Trieste, but for the Least Developed Countries | TWAS

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