Sudan

UNESCO Chair on Transfer of Technology (UNESCOTT) (748), established in 2006 at The Industrial Research and Consultancy Centre, Ministry of Science and Technology, Khartoum (Sudan)

 

Fields / Disciplines Technology transfer. Objectives The purpose of the Chair shall be to promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation in the field of transfer of technology. It will serve as a means of facilitating collaboration between high-level, internationally recognized researchers and teaching staff of the Institute and other institutions in the Sudan, Africa, and other regions. The principle objectives of activities undertaken by the Chair shall be: a) Reinforcement of research capacities to efficiently undertake its programmes, and in-service training programmes in technology transfer; b) Development of qualified human resources and capacity-building to contribute to the implementation of the national action programme; c) Undertake necessary public technology transfer awareness campaigns; d) Supervise appropriate training programmes in concerned ministerial programmes. Host Institution The Industrial Research and Consultancy Centre, Ministry of Science and Technology. Website UNESCO Sector/Office responsible for the Chair/Network Natural Sciences