Innovation: Applying Knowledge in DevelopmentCalestous Juma, Lee Yee-Cheong, UN Millennium Project. Task Force on Science, Technology, and Innovation Earthscan, 2005 - 194 pages The Millennium Development Goals adopted at the UN Millennium Summit in 2000 are the world's targets for dramatically reducing extreme poverty in its many dimensions by 2015--income poverty hunger disease exclusion lack of infrastructure and shelter-while promoting gender equality education health and environmental sustainability. These bold goals can be met in all parts of the world if nations follow through on their commitments to work together to meet them. Achieving the Millennium Development Goals offers the prospect of a more secure just and prosperous world for all. The UN Millennium Pro. |
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... Force on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Contents. Foreword iii Task force members Preface xiii Acknowledgments Abbreviations xv xx xi Millennium Development Goals xxii Executive summary 1 Part 1 Mapping the terrain 13 1 Development ...
... Force on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Contents. Foreword iii Task force members Preface xiii Acknowledgments Abbreviations xv xx xi Millennium Development Goals xxii Executive summary 1 Part 1 Mapping the terrain 13 1 Development ...
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... Force on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Technology, innovation, and income levels Technological learning and public policy Conclusion 44 Part 2 Gearing up 45 31 32 4 Platform technologies with wide applicability Information and ...
... Force on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Technology, innovation, and income levels Technological learning and public policy Conclusion 44 Part 2 Gearing up 45 31 32 4 Platform technologies with wide applicability Information and ...
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... Force on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Meeting international standards and technical regulations Conclusion 118 Part 3 Forging ahead 119 115 8 Acquiring knowledge in a globalizing world 121 Enhancing the capacity to use available ...
... Force on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Meeting international standards and technical regulations Conclusion 118 Part 3 Forging ahead 119 115 8 Acquiring knowledge in a globalizing world 121 Enhancing the capacity to use available ...
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Executive summary | 1 |
Mapping the terrain | 13 |
Gearing up | 45 |
Forging ahead | 119 |
Notes | 182 |
References | 187 |
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