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'Researchers in western companies want to know what their competitors are doing but it can be a challenge when many of those competitors are in countries like China or Korea. Siân Harris finds out how patent information providers are tackling the language barrier.'
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The IASP is the worldwide network of Science and Technology Parks. It seeks to connect Science Park professionals from across the globe and provide services that drive growth and effectiveness for its member Science Parks. The Science Parks in turn are intended to enhance the competitiveness of companies and entrepreneurs of their cities and regions, and to contribute to global economic development through innovation, entrepreneurship, and the transfer of knowledge and technology.
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The World Technopolis Association (WTA), is a multilateral international organization. It was created with the objective of connecting the advancement of science and technology with local development in order to achieve a shared development through cooperation and exchanges among science cities. Its members are mainly local governments.
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This UNESCO sponsored workshop was held at the
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, University of Manchester, 27-29 February 2008.
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The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) is the program established in the United States in fiscal year 2001 to coordinate Federal nanotechnology research and development. The website has information about the program and reports from its work.
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"This text provides a comprehensive introduction to the many different issues related to the Sisyphean task of building science and technology capabilities in developing countries. It attempts to answer crucial questions including: how can knowledge be utilized to improve the human condition, and how can we bridge the growing knowledge divide between those who produce and use modern science and technology - and those who do not? Francisco Sagasti examines the complex interactions between science more...
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The WFS is a free association, which has grown to include more than 10,000 scientists drawn from 110 countries. The Federation promotes international collaboration in science and technology between scientists and researchers from all parts of the world - North, South, East and West.
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