In a world where every aspect of life is increasingly dependent upon science & technology (S&T) and its applications, promoting capacity-building and education in science and technology is indispensable for all nations. This is true not only for achieving sustainable development but also to create a scientifically and technologically literate citizenry in the interests of ensuring true democracy, as in the coming years, an increasing number of political decisions - whether related to the economy, the environment, socio-cultural issues, etc, - will be based on S&T. Consequently, the increasing disaffection of children and youth for science and technology worldwide is a cause of major concern as the children of today will be the citizens and decision makers of tomorrow.
Following the recommendations of the World Conference on Science (Budapest, 1999) as well as those of the World Forum on Education (Dakar, 2000) and "the International Conference on Science, Technology and Mathematics Education" (Goa, 2001), UNESCO's programme in science and technology education focuses upon the means and methods to address these issues in both formal and non-formal education, notably by supporting Member States in:
1.Cooperation at the International, Regional, and Subregional levels
2.Training and capacity building of relevant personnel
3.Production and dissemination of innovative and context-specific teaching/learning materials
4.Establishment and management of networks of specialists and specialised institutions
5.Promoting exchange of information and popularisation of STE.
2.Training and capacity building of relevant personnel
3.Production and dissemination of innovative and context-specific teaching/learning materials
4.Establishment and management of networks of specialists and specialised institutions
5.Promoting exchange of information and popularisation of STE.
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