The fundamental role of science and technology in international development: an imperative for the U.S. Agency for International Development
2006
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Abstract
The changing context for foreign assistance -- Five development challenges -- Strengthening the science and technology capacity of developing countries -- Capabilities of USAID to use science and technology effectively -- USAID'S coordination with other U.S. government departments and agencies -- Appendixes. A - L
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Title
The fundamental role of science and technology in international development: an imperative for the U.S. Agency for International Development
Author
United States. Agency for International Development
National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Science and Technology in Foreign Assistance
National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Science and Technology in Foreign Assistance
Contributor
Hecht, Susanna B. collab.
Publisher
Washington, National Academies Press
Date
2006
Pagination
xiv, 148 pages
Other Physical Details
ill.
Call Number
338.925(73) HEIA 114941
Content Type
Books
Record Created
2016-09-30
Record ID
294434
Note
Committee on Science and Technology in Foreign Assistance: Thomas R. Pickering, Kenneth Shine, Barry Bloom, Owen Cylke, Lee H. Hamilton, Susanna Hecht, Susan Henry, W. David Hopper, Michael Rock, Allan Rosenfield, Philip Smith, Barry Worthington
Formatted Contents Note
The Changing Context for Foregn Assistance
Shared Benefits from the Application of Science and Technology
Science and Technology as a Broad Platform for Development
Payoffs from Investments in S & T
The Changing Global Environment and Approaches to Foreign Assistance
Expansion of Assistance-Related Activities Within the U.S. Government
USAIDs Role in Supporting S & T Within Foregn Assistance.
Working Both at the Frontiers and in the Mainstream of S & T
Can a Strong Science and Technology Presence Be Sustained
Within USAID?
2 Five Development Chalenges
Child Health and Child Survival
Safe Water
Agricultural Research to Reduce Hunger and Poverty
Miro-economic Reform
Natural Disasters
3 Strengtthening the Science and Technology
Capacity of Developing Countries
4 Capabilities of USAID to Use Science and Technology Effectively
Eroded Staff Resources
Steps to Enhance S & T Capabilities Wihhi USAIDN
5 Usais Coordination with Oher
"U-S Government Departments and Agencies
Shared Benefits from the Application of Science and Technology
Science and Technology as a Broad Platform for Development
Payoffs from Investments in S & T
The Changing Global Environment and Approaches to Foreign Assistance
Expansion of Assistance-Related Activities Within the U.S. Government
USAIDs Role in Supporting S & T Within Foregn Assistance.
Working Both at the Frontiers and in the Mainstream of S & T
Can a Strong Science and Technology Presence Be Sustained
Within USAID?
2 Five Development Chalenges
Child Health and Child Survival
Safe Water
Agricultural Research to Reduce Hunger and Poverty
Miro-economic Reform
Natural Disasters
3 Strengtthening the Science and Technology
Capacity of Developing Countries
4 Capabilities of USAID to Use Science and Technology Effectively
Eroded Staff Resources
Steps to Enhance S & T Capabilities Wihhi USAIDN
5 Usais Coordination with Oher
"U-S Government Departments and Agencies
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