Science, Technology and Innovation Diplomacy in Developing Countries : Perceptions and Practice

This book provides a developing country perspective on the internationalization of science and the role of Science, Technology and Innovation Diplomacy (STID) in leveraging scientific cooperation for sustainable development. In articles by individuals from government departments and academic & research institutions in nine developing countries, it provides a conceptual understanding of the subject and reveals the prevailing perceptions on its praxis/practices. The articles highlight the significance of international cooperation at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels and the need for strengthening the role of STID in foreign policy and strategies of governments. The book is a useful reference material to government officials, diplomats,academicians, researchers, science counsellors, international relations experts, science and technology professionals and other stakeholders from the developing countries and transition economies, dealing with economic and developmental policy issues and/or science, technology and innovation (STI) issues in understanding the praxis and prospects of STID. The book is also useful for scholars and international relations experts from developed countries in understanding STI and related issues that affect the relationship of developing countries and transition economies with their partners from the developed world. ​ This book provides a developing country perspective on the internationalization of science and the role of science, technology and innovation diplomacy (STID) in leveraging scientific cooperation for sustainable development. Through more than 20 articles contributed by individuals from government departments and academic and research institutions in nine developing countries, it provides a conceptual understanding of the subject and reveals the prevailing perceptions on its practices. The book highlights the significance of international cooperation at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels as well as the challenges in developing North-South Cooperation and the need for strengthening STID in foreign policy and strategies of governments. The book is a useful reference for scientists, technologists, researchers, diplomats, government officials, policy makers and other stakeholders who are engaged directly or indirectly in STID and associated activities