Science, Technology, and Innovation: Capacity Building for Sustainable Growth

by Watkins, Alfred; Ehst, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780821373804
• ISBN10: 0821373803
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-01
• Publisher: World Bank

Summary

This book summarizes, and highlights main messages from, a February 2007 Global Forum convened by the World Bank to discuss strategies, programs, and policies for building science, technology and innovation (STI) capacity to promote sustainable growth and poverty reduction in developing countries.

Table of Contents

Introduction and Background	p. 1
Key Messages from the Forum	p. 6
Overview of Issues, Options, and Priorities	p. 11
Forum Keynotes and Sessions	p. 39
The STI Capacity Building Imperative	p. 39
Keynote Speakers	p. 40
Session 1: Reducing Poverty and Achieving the MDGs	p. 54
Session 2: Adding Value to Natural Resource Exports	p. 72
Session 3: Latecomer Strategies for Catching Up: The Role of STI Capacity Building	p. 97
Session 4: The Role of R&D in STI Capacity Building	p. 129
Keynote Session: The Gender Dimension of STI Capacity Building	p. 157
Government and Development Partner Perspectives	p. 171
Government Perspectives	p. 171
Development Partner Perspectives	p. 181
References	p. 195
Index	p. 201
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