The Integration of Science and Technology Systems of the Central Asian Republics into the Western World (NATO SCIENCE SERIES V: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY, 39, Band 39) - Hardcover

9781586033316: The Integration of Science and Technology Systems of the Central Asian Republics into the Western World (NATO SCIENCE SERIES V: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY, 39, Band 39)

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ISBN 10: 158603331X ISBN 13: 9781586033316

Verlag: IOS Press, 2003

A May 2002 conference brought together leading policy makers and practitioners in science and technology with leaders of research and development facilities from both the Central Asian republics and NATO countries, and enabled them to share their experiences with each other. Papers from the conference describe science and technology and innovation policies in the Central Asian republics, the NATO Science program and technology cooperation, and ongoing NATO projects involving Central Asian republics. They also report on collaboration throughout the region in the areas of information and communication technology, genomics and biotechnology, sustainable development and natural disasters, and innovation systems. There is no subject index. Annotation �2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Economic progress means not only increased wealth for the region as a whole but wealth which is equitably distributed through the creation of economic activities which provide a livelihood to as many people as possible. This has been achieved traditionally (in the successful examples) by the introduction of science, technology and innovation as the main engines of economic development. Whatever the accepted scenarios were (depending on the indigenous conditions), economic development has been achieved through the implementation of technological, economic or other types of innovation, which lead to stability and sustainability. In developing countries, it is usually not the lack of opportunities, but the lack of experience coupled with the absence of practical know-how, which impedes socio-economic development. Yet such knowledge is transferable. One can learn how to identify opportunities in operative terms and one can learn how to apply existing methodologies even in situations of social, economic and political uncertainty. Basically this is the essence captured in this publication.