1. Science and Technology Co-operation with Russia and CIS through ISTC Norbert Jousten Executive Director, ISTC Science, Technology and International Relations in the Era of Globalization: the Role of Education and Innovation Moscow, 24-25 April, 2006 International Science and Technology Center (ISTC)

2. What is the ISTC? Brief History and Organization l The ISTC is an Intergovernmental Organization founded by the European Union, the United States of America, Japan and Russian Federation in November 1992; operations began in March 1994. l Members of ISTC Governing Board: Canada, the European Union, the United States of America, Japan and Russian Federation. l Headquartered in Moscow l The ISTC is accredited in Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan with a status equivalent to a diplomatic mission

3. ISTC Objectives Nonproliferation Through Science Cooperation l Provide weapons experts in the CIS the opportunity to redirect their talents to peaceful activities l Contribute to the solution of national and international science and technology problems l Support the transition to market economies l Support basic and applied research l Integrate CIS scientists into global scientific community

4. The ISTC UNIQUE – Comprised of 37 nations engaged in a tryptic of: nonproliferation science international cooperation ACTIVE and NETWORKED $700 M more than 2.000 funded R&D projects more than 60.000 scientists 750 CIS institutes CLEAN - Legal, audited, effective, & transparent

5. ISTC Project Programs ( Core Programs) Science Project Program 100% sponsored by the ISTC Funding Parties Western organizations participate as collaborators Partner Project Program A Financing Partner outsources R&D in CIS by funding 100% of the Project expenses (taking advantage of ISTC privileges: tax and customs exemptions)

6. ISTC Projects  Grant Payments to individual participants  Equipment / Materials and other Purchases  Other Direct Costs Utilities (“Technological Energy“) Communications (direct project related internet/phone lines) Sub contracts/Seminars Logistics/Customs  Travel  Overhead Payments  ISTC Staff Support

7. ISTC Projects Technical Project Monitoring Ongoing throughout the life of the project and a comprehensive technical audit is performed at project closing by the SPM/PPM Financial Project Audits  Internal – ISTC Finance Office Annual Project Audits based on Risk Assessment Final Project Audits for all completed Projects  External – Initiated by Parties, e.g Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (DTT)

8. ISTC Partnering Program Free Services: Technology Matchmaking Tax free grant payments, duty free imports Remove bureaucratic hassles ISTC risk-reduction Extensive networks and databases Project management and auditing Assured site access for project monitoring

9. Supporting the Sustainability and Integration of Scientists  Partner Promotion  Commercialization Support  Competency Building  Communication Support  Workshops and Seminars  Travel Support

10. Where ISTC Operates

11. ISTC Projects Cumulative Funding by Party Total ISTC Funding close to $700 Million

12. ISTC Projects Funding by Tech Area Total ISTC Funding close to $ 700 Mil Total Funded Projects equal to 2275

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