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International Observer in the CODIST Sub-committee on Science and Technology

UNU-ViE was invited as an international observer to t he First Meeting of the Committee on Development Information, Science and Technology (CODIST) on the theme “Scientific Development, Innovation and the Knowledge Economy”, was held in the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) at the Headquarters of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, from 28th April to 1st May 2009.

The main objectives of CODIST-I were to review and share best practices on the progress achieved by member states in building inclusive, people-centred knowledge societies through their national, regional and international initiatives and cooperation; and to provide policy directions for member states to enhance African scientific development, innovation and the knowledge economy. The meeting was attended by more than 600 policy- and decision-makers, scientists, lawyers and journalists.

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