Building capacities of the developing countries in the management of technopolis, with emphasis on regulating
science technology and innovations for sustainable development.
Background
UNESCO and WTA have been working closely during the last several years on the development of science cities.
This cooperation is based on the awareness of UNESCO and WTA that the two exist as important synergies and
complementary elements that may be enhanced for the benefit of their respective missions.
Both organizations express their intention to render assistance to each other with the goal set on improving
their service and functions
Capacity building activities for Science Cities’ stakeholders
Provision of expertise and technical assistance in the planning, development and management of Science Cities in
developing countries
Promoting global networking among Science Cities around the world, including African and Middle Eastern countries
Promoting research and publication on the sustainable development of science cities and technopolises
This project was designed as a novel approach to resolve the problem of technology exchanges that many
countries, which require new technologies to implement their goals of sustainable development, are facing.
In April 2006, WTA and UNESCO established an official relationship at the 174th Session of the UNESCO
Executive Board. WTA can be henceforth described as “NGO in operational relations with UNESCO” and
starts a 5 year cooperative project with UNESCO entitled for “Capacity Building and Technical Assistance on
Technopolis Development”.
Capacity building activities for Science Cities’ stakeholders
