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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... roles for universities and technical institutes Forging partnerships with nongovernmental organizations Conclusion 99 100 7 Promoting technology-based business activities Fostering the creation and growth of small and medium-size 93 98 ...
... roles for universities and technical institutes Forging partnerships with nongovernmental organizations Conclusion 99 100 7 Promoting technology-based business activities Fostering the creation and growth of small and medium-size 93 98 ...
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... role of the diaspora in a global economy New barriers to technological learning Conclusion 139 9 Advising governments on science, technology, and innovation The functions of scientific advisory groups 134 137 137 140 The structure of ...
... role of the diaspora in a global economy New barriers to technological learning Conclusion 139 9 Advising governments on science, technology, and innovation The functions of scientific advisory groups 134 137 137 140 The structure of ...
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... role to play in licensing the 6.1 radio spectrum 87 The La Main à la Pâte program is shaping young minds through primary science education 89 6.2 Improving gender equality will enhance development 91 6.3 Rwanda is using knowledge to ...
... role to play in licensing the 6.1 radio spectrum 87 The La Main à la Pâte program is shaping young minds through primary science education 89 6.2 Improving gender equality will enhance development 91 6.3 Rwanda is using knowledge to ...
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Contents
Executive summary | 1 |
Mapping the terrain | 13 |
Gearing up | 45 |
Forging ahead | 119 |
Notes | 182 |
References | 187 |
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