science policy

In The Guardian online, TWAS Executive Director Romain Murenzi describes the essential role of science for development.

Speaking in New Zealand, TWAS executive director Romain Murenzi says new values and practices are reshaping science relationships between developing and developed nations

A website dedicated to the Solar Radiation Management Initiative (SRMGI), of which TWAS is a partner, is now online.

TWAS is inviting innovative young scientists, policymakers and diplomats from the developing world to apply to attend a science diplomacy workshop in December

Naledi Pandor was appointed minister of science and technology of South Africa by president Jacob Zuma in May 2009.

"Almost two decades after the breakup of the Soviet Union, the countries of Central Asia are regaining their footing in science."

"Scientific cooperation can make a unique contribution to the cause of regional stabilization" in Afghanistan and its neighbouring countries, says Franco Frattini

"TWAS and IAP ... should lead a mission to develop a broad plan of action to promote education and research capacity for science-based development in Afghanistan."

Rangin Dadfar Spanta, Afghanistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed a strong a desire for his nation's scientific community to strengthen its ties with TWAS

A conference focusing on enhancing cultural and scientific cooperation in Afghanistan and its neighbouring countries will be held in Trieste, Italy, on 26 June