 ID: 120798
Added: 2008-02-19 10:03
Modified: 2008-04-04 14:26
Refreshed: 2008-11-30 01:02
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This program initiative works from the premise that the current gaps between developed and developing countries in STI capabilities, as well as the cycle of science and technology (S&T) exclusion in poor country populations, is neither irreversible nor inevitable. ITS works toward a vision of science, technology and innovation contributing to just, equitable and sustainable social and economic development in low and middle-income countries by supporting research and related activities that address three inter-related objectives: - Improving understanding, capacity and linkages of innovation system actors (organizations and individuals) in developing countries;
- Supporting the development of explicit and implicit S&T policies that contribute to improved functioning of developing country innovation systems; and
- Strengthening socio-economic impact analysis, social inclusion and learning capabilities in support of innovation and the governance of new technologies.
The ITS program initiative seeks to generate research outputs that simultaneously strengthen the institutional and learning capacity of developing country innovation systems, enhance efforts to link innovation and social objectives, and inform STI policy development and improve social inclusion in STI-related decision-making. Information on the vision, mission, objectives and expected outcomes of the program as well as further information on the PI's programming strategy and research themes is provided through the links below.
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