Session 5: STI capacity building for achieving the SDGs

Background

This session will build upon the previous one to explore existing STI policies for capacity building and science advisory systems, and discuss ways and means to bridge the gaps. The session will also review what it takes to be able to provide STI based advice effectively to shape policy, building on country experiences.

Chairs: H.E. Mr. Macharia Kamau

Innovation pitch “CodePhil in the Philippines” by Ms. Jiwon Park and Ms. Amanda Wu Innovation pitch “Paper Airplanes” by Ms. Bailey Ulbricht

Moderator:

- Dr. Romain Murenzi, Director, UNESCO (formerly 10-Member Group)

Speakers:

- Prof. Geoffrey S. Boulton, President, CODATA
- Dr. Bitrina Diyamett, Executive Director, Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Research Organization, Tanzania
- Prof. James Querry, Philadelphia University, ICGC, USA

Biographies

Concept Notes

Concept Note for Session 5 on âSTI capacity buil

Background

Biographies

Mr. Romain Murenzi

H.E. Mr. Macharia Kamau

Prof. Geoffrey S. Boulton

Ms. Bitrina Diyamett

Prof. James Querry

Concept Notes

Presentations