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©Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences

Possibilities. Potential. Progress.

Global Research CouncilAnnual Meeting

MENA Region Representative Speaker:

Professor Ahmad Bishara, Deputy Director General, KFAS, Kuwait26-28 May 2015, Tokyo, Japan


Representatives of GRC MENA Region


GRC MENA REGIONAL MEETING

• The GRC MENA Regional Meeting was held on November 9-10, 2014 at KFAS, attended by 22 senior officials/representatives from 11 countries in the MENA region, USA, Germany and Japan.

• The meeting focused on enhancing strong collaboration between regional research institutions, addressing issues of common interests in terms of research capacity building, recognizing potential scientific research for prospective networking and exchange mechanisms for optimal practices.

• The main objectives of the meeting were to address the following:– Research Funding for Scientific Breakthroughs– Building research and educational capacities– Regional research issues and challenges


Name of presentation

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GRC MENA REGIONAL MEETINGNovember 9th-10th 2014

KFAS Headquarters

14/04/2015


Building Research and Educational Capacities:Challenges and Opportunities

• Based on the recommendation of GRC MENA Regional Meeting, the following Challenges/Opportunities/Progress were identified

Progress(how to

address?)

Potential (what is it?)

Possibilities

(what are they?)


• Challenge 1: Developing a scientifically cohesive structure and creating linkages between scientific researchers and policy makers


Challenge 1: Developing a scientifically cohesive structure and creating linkages between scientific researchers and policy makers

Potential:*

Developing Network

Cloud* MOUs

* Agreement

sProgress:* Establish Science Policy

* Strengthen Linkages between

Scientists and Policy Makers

Possibilities:

* More integrated

and adequate regional

networking platform


• Challenge 2: Building a strong foundation in basic sciences and mathematics education


Challenge 2: Building a strong foundation in basic sciences and mathematics education

Potential :Identifying strengths

and weaknesses

of educational systems for improvemen

tProgress :Integrate

educational curriculums and advocate basic

sciences and math education

Possibilities :

Have an adequate

educational curriculum


• Challenge 3: Set an ideal framework for mutual exchange of knowledge/technology/skills


Challenge 3: Set an ideal framework for mutual exchange of knowledge/technology/skills

Potential:* Identifying Centers of Excellence

and disseminate information

Progress:Prominent regional

research groups and utilization of

resources

Possibilities:

*Remote Access to

Labs*Collaborati

ve/Joint

Research Activities


• Challenge 4: Public engagement in science and technology


Challenge 4: Public engagement in science and technology

Potential:Identify

Technology Parks and Science

‘Edutainment’ Centers

Progress:Emphasize the Role of Science and Technology

Possibilities:

Develop Outreach Programs

for community


• Challenge 5: Boost Innovation and Competitiveness


Challenge 5: Boost Innovation and Competitiveness

Potential:Identify

Research Centers and

Research Parks

Progress:Young Scientists to be involved while enabling them to

cross-over from an academic setting to

research-based career

Possibilities:*R&D Private

Sector, *Gifted and

Young Scientists


A Word on KFAS• KFAS, a private non-profit organization, chaired by

His Highness, the Amir of the State of Kuwait, was established in 1976. The mission of KFAS is to “Stimulate, support, and invest in initiatives and human resources that contribute to the building of a strong STI (Science, Technology and Innovation) system and culture and fostering an enabling environment.”


What does KFAS advocate?• KFAS, as the premiere leading national organization

for promoting the research funding culture and supporting the advancement of science, technology and innovation, is positioned to act as a positive catalyst to trigger effective growth in knowledge (science) and technology.

• KFAS wishes to act as a major agent of change that supports and engages with future sustainability leaders (scientists, researchers, academicians and youth) and enable the private, public and NGO partners to utilize the useful research outcomes to accelerate developmental changes.


KFAS’ Global Role• Through its mission, KFAS aspires to direct greater

concerted efforts to associate regional like-minded communities (research funding agencies) to establish a stronger and wider global presence and enhanced national and regional development.

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