Least Developed Countries

A key TWAS Committee advocates for better regional genomic surveillance networks in the global South, in the section "Correspondence" of the scientific journal Nature

A fellowship and a research grant from TWAS shaped the career of Nepalese biologist Deena Shrestha, who is now a renowned expert on infectious diseases and public health

IPCC undergoes key considerations on climate change mitigation

Ugandan TWAS-Sida grant recipient Patrick Ssebugere is developing strategies to preserve the environment and preserve human health

UNESCO-TWAS participates in an influential panel on science and innovation at Expo 2020 Dubai

Narrowing the digital divide is key to the economic development of the global South

In recognition of changes in global development patterns, TWAS has issued a new list of 66 S&T-lagging countries.

TWAS’s interim executive director will have a key role in setting in motion a new resource for scientists in Least Developed Countries.

TWAS and Executive Director Romain Murenzi played major roles in a high-level UN panel that urged development of a technology bank.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has named Academy Executive Director Romain Murenzi to chair a high-level panel