Objectives and Functions. The objectives and functions of the Centre shall be to: a. contribute to UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and expected results aligned with the programmatic periods of the approved Programme and Budget document (C/5), including the global priorities of UNESCO, and related sector and programme priorities and themes, in particular promoting the interface between science, policy and society and ethical inclusive policies for sustainable development and strengthening STI policies and engagement with society, including with vulnerable groups such as Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and indigenous peoples, mobilize intellectual and financial resources from the South to accelerate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the South, notably SDG 17 and other goals related to science, technology and innovation; b. provide scientists, managers of research centres/institutions and policymakers with short and medium-term training in specified areas, in particular to trainees from developing countries, with the aim of improving their capacity in managing science and technology innovation systems which would include fellowships, training courses and workshops incorporating both specialized and project-oriented training; x. xxxxxx cooperation among governments, academia and industry in order to facilitate the transfer of knowledge between the public and private sectors, and the development of well-planned and relevant knowledge-based programmes and institutions in participating countries; d. conduct research and make available knowledge, including through open science, on potential new technologies such as information technology (IT), biotechnology (BT), Nanotechnology (NT), artificial intelligence (AI) technology, etc. to address specific problems faced by developing countries; e. develop networks and collaborative research and development (R&D) and training programmes at regional and international levels including linking of designated nodal centres in participating countries; and f. facilitate the exchange and dissemination of information.
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Samples: Renewal Agreement
Objectives and Functions. The objectives and objectives/functions of the Centre shall be to:
a. contribute to UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and expected results aligned with the programmatic periods of the approved Programme and Budget document (C/5), including the global priorities of UNESCO, and related sector and programme priorities and themes, in particular promoting the interface between science, policy and society and ethical inclusive policies for sustainable development and strengthening STI policies and engagement with society, including with vulnerable groups such as Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and indigenous peoples, ; mobilize intellectual and financial resources from the South to accelerate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) SDGs in the South, notably SDG 17 and other goals related to science, technology and innovation;
b. provide scientists, managers of research centres/institutions and policymakers with short and medium-term training in specified areas, in particular to trainees from developing countries, with the aim of improving their capacity in managing science and technology innovation systems which systems. This would include fellowships, training courses and workshops incorporating both specialized and project-oriented training;
x. xxxxxx cooperation among governments, academia and industry in order to facilitate the transfer of knowledge between the public and private sectors, and the development of well-planned and relevant knowledge-based programmes and institutions in participating countries;
d. conduct research and make available knowledge, including through open sciencescience movement/components, on potential new technologies such as information technology (IT), biotechnology (BT), Nanotechnology (NT), artificial intelligence (AI) technology, etc. to address specific problems faced by developing countries;
e. develop networks and collaborative research and development (R&D) and training programmes at regional and international levels including linking of designated nodal centres in participating countries; and f. facilitate the exchange and dissemination of information.
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Samples: Tripartite Agreement
Objectives and Functions. The objectives and functions of the Centre shall be to:
a. contribute to UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and expected results aligned with the programmatic periods of the approved Programme and Budget document (C/5), including the global priorities of UNESCO, and related sector and programme priorities and themes, in particular promoting the interface between science, policy and society and ethical inclusive policies for sustainable development and strengthening STI policies and engagement with society, including with vulnerable groups such as Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and indigenous peoples, ; mobilize intellectual and financial resources from the South to accelerate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) SDGs in the South, notably SDG 17 and other goals related to science, technology and innovation;
b. provide scientists, managers of research centres/institutions and policymakers with short and medium-term training in specified areas, in particular to trainees from developing countries, with the aim of improving their capacity in managing science and technology innovation systems which systems. This would include fellowships, training courses and workshops incorporating both specialized and project-oriented training;
x. xxxxxx cooperation among governments, academia and industry in order to facilitate the transfer of knowledge between the public and private sectors, and the development of well-planned and relevant knowledge-based programmes and institutions in participating countries;
d. conduct research and make available knowledge, including through open science, on potential new technologies such as information technology (IT), biotechnology (BT), Nanotechnology (NT), artificial intelligence (AI) technology, etc. to address specific problems faced by developing countries;
e. develop networks and collaborative research and development (R&D) and training programmes at regional and international levels including linking of designated nodal centres in participating countries; and f. facilitate the exchange and dissemination of information.
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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding