[Download] "Global Science Gaps Need Global Action: The Opportunity Exists for Many Developing Countries to Become Active Participants in Science, Technology, And Innovation, But to Succeed They Will Need the Support of the International Scientific Community (Global SCIENCE GAPS)" by Issues in Science and Technology * eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Global Science Gaps Need Global Action: The Opportunity Exists for Many Developing Countries to Become Active Participants in Science, Technology, And Innovation, But to Succeed They Will Need the Support of the International Scientific Community (Global SCIENCE GAPS)
- Author : Issues in Science and Technology
- Release Date : January 01, 2008
- Genre: Engineering,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 255 KB
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When it comes to the global state of science, technology, and innovation (ST&I), there's more than one divide. Many readers of Issues in Science and Technology are familiar with the North-South divide between developed and developing countries--a divide that continues to persist. But there's another divide as well--a South-South divide--that is becoming increasingly prevalent within the developing world. The fact is that some developing countries are rapidly gaining strength in ST&I, whereas others continue to languish. Yet, before considering what is happening in scientifically lagging developing countries, it might be helpful to provide a broad outline of the world of ST&I as it exists today. First, there are countries with strong ST&I capacity. This group of about 25 countries, consisting largely of countries that belong to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), enjoys across-the-board strengths in all areas of science and technology (S&T) and has the capacity to transfer scientific and technological knowledge into products and services that boost their economies. Rich in ST&I, they are financially well off as well.