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Key Documents archive results 1-10 of 10 in Science & Innovation Policy and Finance
Analysis of technology transfer in CDM projects
This report, written by climate change economist Stephen Seres and published by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), analyses the extent to which projects funded by the UNFCCC's Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) contribute to technology transfer. Although the CDM does not...
KEY DOCUMENT | Publication date: December 2008 | EN
Constructing knowledge societies: New challenges for tertiary education
This World Bank report describes the role higher education plays in building developing countries' capacity to participate in a knowledge-based world economy and outlines policy options to promote economic development. It confirms the shift in the World Bank's attitude to education support as a...
KEY DOCUMENT | Publication date: January 2002 | EN
What donors should do
This opinion article highlights the need for donors to support higher education in poor countries. The authors, Jos H. C. Walenkamp and Ad Boeren from the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education, discuss how higher education and research can reduce poverty. They...
KEY DOCUMENT | Publication date: September 2007 | EN
The impact of globalization on higher education and research in the Arab state
These selected proceedings from a regional research seminar in Morocco, hosted by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), examine the state of higher education in Arab states. They highlight the impact of globalisation on local systems and discuss the role of funding...
KEY DOCUMENT | Publication date: May 2007 | EN
African higher education development and the international community
This paper from the Association of Commonwealth Universities outlines the commitments and activities made by major international partners -- specifically the G8 countries -- to developing African higher education between 2000 and 2004. Projects are analysed by topic -- from human resources...
KEY DOCUMENT | Publication date: June 2005 | EN
A global green new deal
This report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) calls for international action to combat the global economic crisis with a stimulus package based on clean energy and environmental protection. The author -- Edward B Barbier from the University of Wyoming -- argues that while stimulating growth...
KEY DOCUMENT | Publication date: February 2009 | EN
A comparison of the cost of research in South Africa's public research and higher education institutions
This paper examines the relative costs of research in South Africa and the apparent disparity in researchers' salaries. A 2004-2005 research and development survey provides data on the unit cost of research across higher education institutions (HEIs), science councils and the business sector....
KEY DOCUMENT | Publication date: December 2008 | EN
Monitoring financial flows for health research 2008: Prioritizing research for health equity
This report, published by the Global Forum for Health Research, tracks global investments in health research and development (R&D). The authors review global targets and commitments for R&D in health and evaluate how well these are being met. They highlight the differences in funding by region,...
KEY DOCUMENT | Publication date: 2008 | EN
Grand challenges in chronic non-communicable diseases
In 2003, the Gates foundation infused new vigour into global health efforts by declaring that the 21st century's "grand challenges" included developing new vaccines and overcoming drug resistance. This new grand challenges initiative, launched by a collaboration of top global chronic disease...
KEY DOCUMENT | Publication date: November 2007 | EN
Science and Technology Development Indicators in the Arab Region: A Comparative Study of Gulf and Mediterranean Arab Countries
This paper is based on the premise that all countries, especially under-developed ones, need to invest in science and technology (S&T). It describes and compares Arab countries in the Gulf and Mediterranean regions with others around the world and finds that that neither the Gulf nor the...
KEY DOCUMENT | Publication date: August 2005 | EN
