Benifits of Science and Technology
HARVARD PROFESSOR, BUSINESS EXECUTIVES DETAIL BENEFITS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
FOR DEVELOPMENT IN SECOND COMMITTEE PANEL DISCUSSION
While, science and technology had indeed led to great advances in global development, increased investment in that field could do much more to feed, nurture, house, and employ the growing world population while protecting the environment, Harvard professor William Clark told a panel discussion on science and technology for sustainable development this morning.
Mr. Clark, Harvey Brooks Professor of International Science, Public Policy and Human Development, noted that investments in science and technology had historically high rates of return. Through better mobilization of resources, joint solutions and shared knowledge the world’s scientific and technological minds could be tapped to reverse Africa’s declining agricultural production, make energy use more efficient, design systems to accommodate explosive population growth, restore degrading ecosystems and conserve biodiversity.
He said that the International Initiative on Science and Technology for Sustainability, the brainchild of independent scientists, had in the last four years queried agriculture, industry and health experts worldwide to assess science and technology’s role, in meeting development objectives set forth by the United Nations. They had agreed that there was a real need for an international research system similar to those used to advance agribusiness and public health campaigns to eliminate major diseases and stratospheric ozone protection.
However, Second Committee Chairman Iftekhar Chowdhury (Bangladesh), who chaired the panel, said that the creation and application of science and technology to address poverty was one of the most neglected aspects of development, thus far. Low levels of research and development, expenditures in health, education, and the creation of income and employment were widening the gap between rich and poor.
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FOR DEVELOPMENT IN SECOND COMMITTEE PANEL DISCUSSION
While, science and technology had indeed led to great advances in global development, increased investment in that field could do much more to feed, nurture, house, and employ the growing world population while protecting the environment, Harvard professor William Clark told a panel discussion on science and technology for sustainable development this morning.
Mr. Clark, Harvey Brooks Professor of International Science, Public Policy and Human Development, noted that investments in science and technology had historically high rates of return. Through better mobilization of resources, joint solutions and shared knowledge the world’s scientific and technological minds could be tapped to reverse Africa’s declining agricultural production, make energy use more efficient, design systems to accommodate explosive population growth, restore degrading ecosystems and conserve biodiversity.
He said that the International Initiative on Science and Technology for Sustainability, the brainchild of independent scientists, had in the last four years queried agriculture, industry and health experts worldwide to assess science and technology’s role, in meeting development objectives set forth by the United Nations. They had agreed that there was a real need for an international research system similar to those used to advance agribusiness and public health campaigns to eliminate major diseases and stratospheric ozone protection.
However, Second Committee Chairman Iftekhar Chowdhury (Bangladesh), who chaired the panel, said that the creation and application of science and technology to address poverty was one of the most neglected aspects of development, thus far. Low levels of research and development, expenditures in health, education, and the creation of income and employment were widening the gap between rich and poor.
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Links: - Combatting poverty and promoting sustainable environments by enhancing local and indigenous knowledge in a global society Small-scale mining and sustainable development in Latin America Economic and social development to improving the lives of artisan and small-scale mining communities in the fragile ecosystems of Latin America Technology and Poverty Eradication - TAPE - Employing technology to address basic needs, access resources and to promote sustainable livelihoods globally Technology-related vocational training for marginalized girls : schools and learning centres as community catalysts for poverty reduction Integrated approaches using formal and non-formal education as catalysts for poverty reduction among young girls in Cambodia, Indonesia and Nepal Youth development and poverty reduction through sustainable community tourism in the Caribbean - YouthPATH - Involving youth in community tourism, cultural and natural heritage preservation for poverty eradication in the Carribean (YouthPATH)