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©Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences
Possibilities. Potential. Progress.
Global Research CouncilAnnual Meeting
MENA Region Representative Speaker:
Professor Ahmad Bishara, Deputy Director General, KFAS, Kuwait26-28 May 2015, Tokyo, Japan
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Representatives of GRC MENA Region
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GRC MENA REGIONAL MEETING
• The GRC MENA Regional Meeting was held on November 9-10, 2014 at KFAS, attended by 22 senior officials/representatives from 11 countries in the MENA region, USA, Germany and Japan.
• The meeting focused on enhancing strong collaboration between regional research institutions, addressing issues of common interests in terms of research capacity building, recognizing potential scientific research for prospective networking and exchange mechanisms for optimal practices.
• The main objectives of the meeting were to address the following:– Research Funding for Scientific Breakthroughs– Building research and educational capacities– Regional research issues and challenges
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GRC MENA REGIONAL MEETINGNovember 9th-10th 2014
KFAS Headquarters
14/04/2015
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Building Research and Educational Capacities:Challenges and Opportunities
• Based on the recommendation of GRC MENA Regional Meeting, the following Challenges/Opportunities/Progress were identified
Progress(how to
address?)
Potential (what is it?)
Possibilities
(what are they?)
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• Challenge 1: Developing a scientifically cohesive structure and creating linkages between scientific researchers and policy makers
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Challenge 1: Developing a scientifically cohesive structure and creating linkages between scientific researchers and policy makers
Potential:*
Developing Network
Cloud* MOUs
* Agreement
sProgress:* Establish Science Policy
* Strengthen Linkages between
Scientists and Policy Makers
Possibilities:
* More integrated
and adequate regional
networking platform
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• Challenge 2: Building a strong foundation in basic sciences and mathematics education
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Challenge 2: Building a strong foundation in basic sciences and mathematics education
Potential :Identifying strengths
and weaknesses
of educational systems for improvemen
tProgress :Integrate
educational curriculums and advocate basic
sciences and math education
Possibilities :
Have an adequate
educational curriculum
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• Challenge 3: Set an ideal framework for mutual exchange of knowledge/technology/skills
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Challenge 3: Set an ideal framework for mutual exchange of knowledge/technology/skills
Potential:* Identifying Centers of Excellence
and disseminate information
Progress:Prominent regional
research groups and utilization of
resources
Possibilities:
*Remote Access to
Labs*Collaborati
ve/Joint
Research Activities
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• Challenge 4: Public engagement in science and technology
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Challenge 4: Public engagement in science and technology
Potential:Identify
Technology Parks and Science
‘Edutainment’ Centers
Progress:Emphasize the Role of Science and Technology
Possibilities:
Develop Outreach Programs
for community
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• Challenge 5: Boost Innovation and Competitiveness
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Challenge 5: Boost Innovation and Competitiveness
Potential:Identify
Research Centers and
Research Parks
Progress:Young Scientists to be involved while enabling them to
cross-over from an academic setting to
research-based career
Possibilities:*R&D Private
Sector, *Gifted and
Young Scientists
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A Word on KFAS• KFAS, a private non-profit organization, chaired by
His Highness, the Amir of the State of Kuwait, was established in 1976. The mission of KFAS is to “Stimulate, support, and invest in initiatives and human resources that contribute to the building of a strong STI (Science, Technology and Innovation) system and culture and fostering an enabling environment.”
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What does KFAS advocate?• KFAS, as the premiere leading national organization
for promoting the research funding culture and supporting the advancement of science, technology and innovation, is positioned to act as a positive catalyst to trigger effective growth in knowledge (science) and technology.
• KFAS wishes to act as a major agent of change that supports and engages with future sustainability leaders (scientists, researchers, academicians and youth) and enable the private, public and NGO partners to utilize the useful research outcomes to accelerate developmental changes.
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KFAS’ Global Role• Through its mission, KFAS aspires to direct greater
concerted efforts to associate regional like-minded communities (research funding agencies) to establish a stronger and wider global presence and enhanced national and regional development.