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Global Network of Korean Scientists and Engineers
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.
NanoChina
NanoChina offers a range of information services on nanotechnology in China. They include: a news service, advertising for nanotechnology products, business networking opportunities in China and trade directories in English and Chinese, reports on nanotechnology developments in China and the rest of the world, event planning for conferences, meetings, workshops and visits taking place in China. NanoChina also offers a specialised translation service from Chinese to English and vice-versa for reports, articles, news stories, newsletters, press releases, advertisements, conference and marketing literature. NanoChina was launched in February 2006 by the U.K. based Institute of Nanotechnology.
Pan Asia Networking
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.
Reverse Brain Drain
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.
The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in South (COMSATS)
The Commission is an intergovernmental and international organisation aimed at the uplift of developing countries through applications of science and technology. Established in 1994 at the instigation of Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam, it has 21 member countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. It runs meetings and workshops as well as a network of centres of excellence in selected areas of science and technology.
