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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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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 - �山��Technology Bank for LDCs

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

14 September 2022. The �山��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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Last call: Masters Industrial Design Engineering Scholarships Available for LDC Students [Deadline: 31 March]

MTAVARES1 — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:35:00 +0000

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The International Design Education (IDE) Program, jointly launched by the �山��Technology Bank, World Eco-Design Conference (WEDC) and Zhejiang University, Ningbo, will provide 50 full scholarships to selected students from LDCs to undertake a Master's degree in Industrial Design Engineering at Zhejiang University, Ningbo. This Program will equip students with knowledge and skills in industrial design engineering that will contribute to enhancing science, technology and innovation in LDCs and add to capacity to innovate, solve problems, boost national economic growth and achieve sustainable development.

See what one of the scholars has to say: Masulani's story

More information and instructions for application here.

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From the �山��Technology Bank: Deadline for LDC scholarships in the International Design Educatino Program extended to 31 March.

MTAVARES1 — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

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From the �山��Technology Bank: The deadline for applying to International Design Education (IDE) Program scholarship for students from LDCs is now extended to 31 March.

The Program, jointly launched by the �山��Technology Bank, the World Eco-Design Conference (WEDC) and Zhejiang University, Ningbo, will provide full scholarships to selected students from LDCs for their Master's degree in Industrial Design Engineering at Zhejiang University, Ningbo. This Program will equip students with knowledge and skills in industrial design engineering that will contribute to enhancing science, technology and innovation in LDCs and add to capacity to innovate, solve problems, boost national economic growth and achieve sustainable development.

Full Program information and application details here: https://bit.ly/IDE-ex

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From the �山��Technology Bank: Scholarships for LDC Students to the International Design Education Program 2022 is open from January 26 to February 28

MTAVARES1 — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:25:00 +0000

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�山��Technology Bank, World Eco-Design Conference, Zheijang University

The 2022 application period to the International Design Education (IDE) Program is open from January 26 to February 28, 2022. Aiming to provide educational support to the world’s 46 least developed countries (LDCs), scholarship opportunities are provided to students of the LDCs. Eligible students who hold Bachelor’s degrees can submit an online application here (External link) with supporting documents. Upon review process, selected students will be granted scholarships. Students who successfully complete the Program will be conferred with a Master’s degree in industrial design engineering by Zhejiang University.

More information here.

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LDC5 Prepcom side-event: Productive Capacities for the New Decade

MTAVARES1 — Wed, 26 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Why is productive capacity central to the sustainable development of least developed countries (LDCs)? How can LDCs, with support from development partners, expand their productive capacity through domestic policies including efforts to build back better from COVID-19? How can the Fifth United Nations Conference on the LDCs (LDC5) contribute to these efforts through the new Programme of Action? These issues were discussed at a side event of the LDC5 Preparatory Committee on “Productive Capacities for the New Decade” held on 26 May 2021. The event was organized by the �山��Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), �山��Committee for Development Policy (CDP) Secretariat and �山��Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries. See more information here.

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LDC Portal - International Support Measures for Least Developed Countries - Technology Bank

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

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

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

Last call: Masters Industrial Design Engineering Scholarships Available for LDC Students [Deadline: 31 March]

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From the �山����Technology Bank: Deadline for LDC scholarships in the International Design Educatino Program extended to 31 March.

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From the �山����Technology Bank: Scholarships for LDC Students to the International Design Education Program 2022 is open from January 26 to February 28

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LDC5 Prepcom side-event: Productive Capacities for the New Decade

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

From the �山��Technology Bank: Deadline for LDC scholarships in the International Design Educatino Program extended to 31 March.

From the �山��Technology Bank: Scholarships for LDC Students to the International Design Education Program 2022 is open from January 26 to February 28