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Networks,
Discussion Fora and E-Lists
Sites
of Science and Technology related networks, discussion forums and
lists:
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Third World Network of Scientific Organizations |
The Third
World Network of Scientific Organizations (TWNSO) is an initiative
of the Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and has been founded
by ministers of science and technology, ministers of higher education,
heads of science academies and heads of research councils in developing
countries to promote scientific capacity and excellence for sustainable
development in the South.
http://www.ictp.trieste.it/~twas/TWNSO.html
| Global
Knowledge for Development |
The Global
Knowledge for Development discussion examines the impediments
to harnessing knowledge and information as tools for development at
local, national, and global levels.
http://www.globalknowledge.org/discussion.html#GKII
| Global
Research Network on Sustainable Development |
The Global Research Network
on Sustainable Development (GRNSD) is an independent network of
people professionally involved in the creation, distribution or use
of research information on sustainable development.
http://infolab.kub.nl/grnsd
| Centre
for International Research and Advisory Networks |
The Centre for International
Research and Advisory Networks (CIRAN) is a division of Nuffic
(Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher
Education). The Centre promotes and facilitates international cooperation
in research that is relevant to social and economic development in
developing countries. Through its activities CIRAN helps to strengthen
the research capacity and knowledge infrastructure in those countries.
http://www.nuffic.nl/ciran
| Global
Development Network |
The Global Development Network
(GDN) supports and links research and policy institutes involved in
the field of development whose work is predicated on the notion that
ideas matter. The initiative, still in its early phase, has proceeded
on two fronts: knowledge generation and knowledge sharing.
http://www.gdnet.org
| International
Network for Development Information Exchange
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The International Network for Development
Information Exchange (INDIX) is a coalition of development aid
organizations, including bilateral, multilateral, and non-governmental
agencies. INDIX aims to help agencies make the most effective use
of their resources by furthering the exchange of information about
development activities.
http://www.indix.org
The Third World Network is
an independent non-profit international network of organizations and
individuals involved in issues relating to development, the Third
World and North-South issues. Its objectives are to conduct research
on economic, social and environmental issues pertaining to the South,
to publish books and magazines, to organize and participate in seminars,
and to provide a platform representing broadly Southern interests
and perspectives at international fora such as the UN conferences
and processes.
http://www.twnside.org.sg
| African
Technology Policy Studies Network |
The African Technology
Policy Studies Network (ATPS) aims to improve the quality of technology
policy decision-making in sub-Saharan Africa and strengthen the continent’s
institutional capacity for the management of technological development
through research, dissemination, training, and linkages to policymakers
and research end-users.
http://www.atpsnet.org/
| Institute
for Global Communications |
The Institute for Global Communications
(IGC) is a non-profit organization consisting of four networks: PeaceNet,
EcoNet, WomensNet, and Anti-RacismNet. The Mission of IGC is
to advance the work of progressive organizations and individuals for
peace, justice, economic opportunity, human rights, democracy and
environmental sustainability through strategic use of online technologies.
http://www.igc.org
The Forest Action Network
(FAN) in Nairobi, Kenya serves as the East Africa regional office
for FAO’s Forests, Trees, and People Programme (FTTP). FAN
facilitates networking on issues pertaining to sustainable management
of natural resources by bringing together major stakeholders such
as researchers, policy makers, NGOs, and local communities.
http://www.ftpp.or.ke/fan
| Indigenous
Knowledge and Development Network |
The Indigenous
Knowledge and Development Network (IK-network) promotes the integration
of indigenous knowledge in development as a contribution to the global
endeavour to attain a decent and humane society, based on the principles
of equity and sustainability. Information sharing is crucial
in the IK-network's strategy, which allows the diversity of knowledge
to play its appropriate role in community-based and participatory
approaches for development.
http://www.nuffic.nl/ik-pages/ik-network.html
SchoolNet South Africa is an organisation formed to create learning
communities of educators and learners that use information and communication
technologies (ICTs) to enhance education.
http://www.school.za
| Network
for the Environment and Sustainable Development in Africa
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The Network for the Environment and
Sustainable Development in Africa (NESDA) is a membership organisation
bringing together environmental experts, policy-makers, technical
specialists, institutions and activists from across the region.
http://www.nesda.org
| Natural
Products Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa
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The Natural
Products Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa (NAPRECA)
is a non-political scientific body devoted to the study, promotion
and development of the science of natural products including their
chemistry, botany, biological activities and economic exploitation.
http://www.chem.udsm.ac.tz/UDSM/napreca
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