ISLAMABAD: COMSTECH Secretariat has invited participants from the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) to attend the virtual two-day training course on Inclusive Science, Technology and Innovation policy (STI), to be held from September 20-21
According to an official of COMSTECH, STI policies have been widely recognized as crucial to sustained economic growth and increased social well-being and their importance as an essential ingredient in the economic growth and competitiveness of nations has become all the more evident in the face of globalization, trade liberalization and the emergence of knowledge-based industries.
The resulting development and utilization of innovative products, processes, services and organization functions, is the only way with which developing nations can develop, sustain and increase their level of economic and social well-being.
The design of science, technology and innovation (STI) policies influence the diffusion of technologies and their economic, social and environmental impact.
Carefully designed interventions enable countries, firms and citizens to take advantage of available technologies. Well-crafted public actions encourage innovations that support productivity growth, respond to social needs and address environmental concerns.
About the course structure and contents, the official conveyed that the course would cover the topics including Essential Elements of Innovation System and Foresight for Inclusive Innovation Policy,
The course will be delivered by national and international experts from reputed institutions. Teaching will be interactive with lectures followed by discussions and group assignments.
The course will mainly benefit the public servants involved in STI Policy Planning and implementation, STI Policy Researchers and Research and Development Managers working in the public and private sector.
The online course will be arranged through zoom and its link for participation will be shared with selected participants, the official said.