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1 Itaru YASUI United Nations University http://www.unu.edu/ Workshop 1 Knowledge Sharing

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4 Points to be highlighed Main points of discussion Specific trends, challenges and opportunities in the themes discussed at the workshops Specific proposals for future actions Roles of the UN system, in particular UNESCO and UNU

5 Points to be discussed Impact of globalization on knowledge generation and sharing. Innovative modalities on knowledge sharing between developed and developing countries, and most specifically, on how to link knowledge generation and transfer to socio-economic development priorities in developing countries. The impact of the opening of markets on S&T developments in developing countries. Suggestions on how to convert brain-drain into brain-gain. Innovative ideas on the role of Knowledge in (human) development (transfer, preservation and sharing of knowledge). Roles of the UN system, in particular UNESCO and UNU.

6 Knowledge Sharing and Innovation Knowledge Creation Basic / Long-term Research Education Networks (University-University, School-School etc.) Collaborations (University-Industry etc.) Networks of Funds Clusters beyond National Boundaries New Business New Products New Services New Markets Social Values Env. Protection Funding/Human Resources/Metrics Input Interaction Field Output

7 Knowledge Sharing and Innovation Knowledge Creation Basic / Long-term Research Education Networks (University-University, School-School etc.) Collaborations (University-Industry etc.) Networks of Funds Clusters beyond National Boundaries New Business New Products New Services New Markets Social Values Cultural values Env. Protection Funding/Human Resources/Metrics Input Interaction Field Output Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure ICT A2K Institutions like AICAD Tools to Replicate Different Levels of development Language (English) Creative Destruction Tacit Parts Users/Consumers MDGs National / International A new incentive system profitable to all participants

8 New Trends to be Included Open Open Software Open Courses (Open) Wikipedia National / International

9 Globalization Possible through Science and Technology Drinking Water, Energy, Epidemics, Climate Change WEHAB from WSSD

10 Human Needs Think of: Ethics Laws and Regulations Prioritization of Issues, Choice of Technology, Local Relevance, Obsoleteness Economic Justification

11 Unequal Globalization Market Globalized Environment and People out of GL Science Globalized Barriers to Technology Transfer Current Models Problems

12 Bridge Inequities More inclusive view of Science and Tech Connect Science to MDGs Science for Policy and Policy for Science Policy major deteminant in Tackling Poverty not Technology

13 Empowering People/Countries Access to Knowledge Ability to use / Employ their Knowledge Evaluate Current Practice Capacity Building for S&T Multidisciplinary? Multisectoral?


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