ISTIC in Brief
The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre (ISTIC) is a UNESCO Category 2 Centre established in 2008 through an agreement between the Government of Malaysia and UNESCO.
Based in Kuala Lumpur and funded by Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), ISTIC serves as a strategic international platform for advancing South-South Cooperation in science, technology and innovation (STI).For over 15 years, ISTIC has supported UNESCO’s STI agenda and development priorities across the Global South by acting as a connector, catalyst and advocate.
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Our Priority Agenda (2022-2027)
STI Advocacy, Diplomacy and Policy
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Education for Sustainable Development
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Open Science
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Artificial and Digital Innovation
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Research Ecosystems
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Climate Change Education
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KISTEP-ISTIC S&T Innovation Training Programme
The KISTEP-ISTIC S&T Innovation Training Programme for High-Level Policy Makers is an annual initiative that serves as a major platform for strengthening STI policy capacities among senior officials from developing countries.
International Conference on Women in SE2TI
The Interntational Conference on Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Innovation (STE2I) is an initiative aimed at advancing gender equality. It focuses on strengthening women’s participation, leadership, and representation in education, research, and innovation ecosystems.
Big Data and Artificial Intelligence
The Big Data and AI Programme support policymakers, researchers, educators, and technical professionals from developing countries. The initiative focuses on practical skills development, knowledge exchange, policy awareness, and the responsible and ethical use of AI and data technologies.
AI Education
ISTIC’s AI Education programme focuses on upper primary and lower secondary students while empowering teachers to develop learners’ computational thinking, understanding of algorithms, and ethical awareness. It uses age-appropriate modules, hands-on activities, and targeted teacher training aligned with Malaysia’s educational and economic priorities.
Emerging Initiatives
GE4SEA : Greening Education for Southeast Asia
The Greening Education for South-East Asia (GE4SEA) Programme is a five-year initiative aimed at strengthening climate change education in primary and secondary schools across Southeast Asia.
AFRASIA : South-South Collaborative Research and Innovation Programme
AFRASIA is a South–South cooperation framework connecting Asia and Africa. Founded by South Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Tanzania, the initiative focuses on fostering collaborative research in areas including water security, one health, and renewable energy.
GSRUA : Global South Research University Alliance
The Global South Research Universities Alliance (GSRUA) is an initiative connecting research universities across Asia, Latin America, and Africa to foster South-South collaboration, knowledge co-creation, and sustainable development.
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