Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
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AfricaLink, run by USAID, offers technical assistance to regional networks of African policymakers and scientists working in agriculture, natural resource management, and the environment. Specific services offered include access to electronic mail, resource centres and technical support desks, and training programmes for network leaders.
The AAS is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the growth of scientific and technological capabilities to support development in Africa. Its website outlines each of the organisation's activities including capacity building, training, publication and dissemination of scientific materials, research and development, and advocacy.
AFRO-NETS is a network of
more than 20 health research institutes and networks. It was established in 1997 to facilitate the exchange of information among networks involved in health research for development in Anglophone Africa. It runs an
electronic mailing list that acts as a forum for discussion to support collaboration in the fields such as capacity building, planning and conducting research, and transformation of research recommendations. The list also serves as a forum for announcing meetings, training courses and other events of interest to the networks.
The African Scientific Network is a US-based organisation that aims to foster a bond between African scientists abroad (it has over 2000 members), and to facilitate collaboration with scientific activities in Africa. Its three main activities are the "African Scientific CD-ROM project", two "Physics in Africa Session", and the establishment of over 20 discipline-based groups and several alumni group.
The ATDF provides a place for inventors, business bureaus and technology transfer agents to exchange and disseminate information on innovations, technologies, business opportunities and trends in global trade. It aims to stimulate links between research organisations, industry and government. It also helps organise trade fairs and publishes a free online journal for research on science, technology and innovation for African development.
The ATPS is a multidisciplinary network of researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders interested in generating, promoting and strengthening innovative technology and industrial policies in Africa. It provides small grants for research on science and technology policy in sub-Saharan countries and disseminates results through publications, workshops, conferences and the Internet. The network also organises training for policymakers, legislators, researchers and leaders in the private sector.
The network is in collaboration with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the African Biotechnology Stakeholders Forum (ABSF), and aims to supply information on biotechnology. By connecting researchers, breeders, farmers, entrepreneurs, journalists, policy makers and donors, ABNETA supports those wanting to develop, discuss or use biotechnology.
The Association is a non-governmental and non-profit-making organisation operated for scientific and educational purposes. In spite of the word "European" in its name, the organisation is international, with some 25 per cent of its members coming from other continents. EASE aims to promote improved communication in science by providing efficient means for cooperation among editors in all disciplines of science, and to assist in the efficient operation of publications in the sciences.
The Global Network of Korean Scientists & Engineers (KOSEN) is a website managed by Korea Institute of Science & Technology Information (KISTI) and funded by Korea Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST). KOSEN is designed to provide Korean scientists and engineers all over the world with opportunities to expand information exchange and to contribute to the development of Koreanl science and technology.
The Global Research Alliance is an organisation comprised of industrial research and technology transfer entities from nine countries, in both the North and the South, committed to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. GRA aims to undertake large-scale, large-impact projects for societal benefits, exploit organisational synergies, promote innovation and develop global knowledge networks for industrial competitiveness. Headquartered at CSIR (South Africa), it focuses on areas such as water, energy, indigenous knowledge, health, transportation and digital futures. Members include Battelle (United States), CSIR (India), CSIR (South Africa), CSIRO (Australia), Danish Technological Institute (Denmark), Fraunhofer Gesellschaft (Germany) SIRIM Berhad, TNO (Netherlands), and VTT Technical Research Centre (Finland).
The Honey Bee Network collects knowledge and practices at a grassroots level and brings together creative and innovative farmers, mechanics, fishermen, women, etc. who have solved a problem without external help. Their aim is to connect one innovator with another through feedback, communication and networking. The Network is part of the Indian Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions (SRISTI).
A very active email list run by James Love at the Consumer Project on Technology (CPTech). The list focuses on public health and intellectual property issues.
ISESCO aims to promote the separate and distinct educational, scientific and cultural heritage that combines the 57 OIC member countries. The primary purpose of the organisation is to coordinate the activities of specialist agencies responsible for similar functions within each of the OIC member countries.
ISESCO has helped develop a number of action plans and strategies on an OIC-wide basis in areas such as water resources, university education and Islamic culture. ISESCO has also started awarding prizes in education and literacy, sciences and university research, and culture and communication to individuals within the OIC member countries.
KSEA is a non-profit professional organisation that aims to foster international cooperation between the United States and Korea, and to help Korean-American scientists and engineers develop their full career potential.
This is an organisation of African scientists from different institutions that provides an atlas of malaria prevalence and risk in Africa. The website describes the data analysis that provides this geographical model of malaria, and aims to inform decision-makers on how to implement effective malaria control and treatment measures.
MARA is keen to disseminate its research results, and there are downloadable malaria poster maps and a user-friendly information tool, the MARA-LITe CD-ROM, which allows access to the results and products of the MARA project. Technical reports are also available in French.
ASTA is a network of Arab scientists working in the West in academia and industry, which aims to transfer know-how from back to the Middle East.
PAN promotes information networking in Asia, linking people and online information resources on sustainable development from Asian organisations. By promoting collaboration in research and development through information use and exchange, PAN connects individuals and institutions for knowledge-sharing across Asia and the rest of the world. PAN is an initiative of the Canadian
International Development Research Centre.
The RBD initiative is an attempt by Thailand's National Science and Technology Development Agency to utilise both the "brains" and "connections" of Thai professionals who are living overseas to help in the development of Thailand, particularly in the fields of science and technology.
SCBA is a non-profit organisation founded in 1984 to promote research in biosciences, facilitate professional contact among its members and to establish a spirit of fraternity and international cooperation.
SANSA is a network linking skilled people living abroad who wish to make a contribution to South Africa's economic and social development by connecting them with local experts and projects.
