1) International conference on S&T Policy Research and Statistics in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 8 - 10 November 2006
The Emergence of new technologies such as information and communication technology, biotechnology, new materials technology and nano-technology has given rise to opportunities for development as well as issues of intellectual property rights. The questions using traditional knowledge and skills by adding value through modern science and technology has also become significant. The conference is aimed at broadly addressing the present S&T policies being followed in various countries with the degree of success and also exploring the possibility of coordination among developing countries on S&T policies.
2) International Roundtable on Lessons from Natural Disasters, Policy Issues and Mitigation Strategies in Tamil Nadu, India from 8 to 12 January 2007
Natural disasters, almost in every case, do offer a new, live laboratory to test our ideas on the whole range of issues from policy formulation to peoples participation. Every disaster provides policy makers the heaven sent opportunity to put their policies on the anvil. Professionals charged with the responsibility to counter natural disasters, likewise, get a good opportunity to introspect and see by hindsight where their preparedness plans and strategies have failed them, and why? Scientists do get their food for thought as also fresh ideas and the rare ammunition to re-write their research proposals towards fulfillment of their insatiable quest for improved, cost effective solutions. The Roundtable would provide an opportunity to the participants to discuss these issues through case studies, simulated exercises and exchange of information
3) International Roundtable on Lightning Protection in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 22 - 25 May 2007
4) International workshop on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Medicine in Hanoi, Vietnam from 20 -21 October 2007
For more information, please contact
Prof Arun P. Kulshreshtha
Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre)
Core 6A, 2nd Floor, India Habitat Centre,
Lodi Road, New Delhi (India)
Telephone: +91-11-24645134/24644974
Fax: +91-11-24644973
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.namstct.org
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