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Addressing Science, Technology, and Innovation in Curaçao and St. Maarten: A UNESCO Training Overview

This document outlines the significance of the training on Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) indicators held in February 2011 in Grenada, focusing on Curaçao and St. Maarten. Led by Margo Groenewoud from the University of the Netherlands Antilles, it discusses the implications following the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles in 2010. The training emphasizes building a robust data framework for STI indicators to better address the unique challenges of these countries, promoting collaboration with local partners to fulfill UNESCO's goals for enhanced research and data collection.

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Addressing Science, Technology, and Innovation in Curaçao and St. Maarten: A UNESCO Training Overview

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  1. INTRODUCTION CURAÇAO & ST. MAARTEN Training UNESCO Science, Technology & Innovation Indicators 1-3 February 2011, Grenada

  2. Personal introduction • Margo Groenewoud, MA • University of the Netherlands Antilles* (UNA) • Manager Library & Research Services * to be renamed: University of Curaçao

  3. Countries introduction • 10-10-2010: dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles: • St. Maarten = country • Curaçao = country • Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba = municipality • All plus Aruba: still part of Kingdom of the Netherlands

  4. STI Indicators • Not submitted to UNESCO so far • Not part of regular data collection • Data available for UNESCO so far limited to education statistics • however…

  5. New perspectives • New country equals new challenges and needs • Science, Technology & Innovation: • both end (ambition) • and means (condition) • Awareness of need for data & research

  6. New ambitions • UNESCO Commission goal for 2011: • Finalize Data Plan • Implement Data Plan through technical support UIS and structural cooperation with local partners (UNA, CBS) • UNA initiatives 2010-2011 • Launch Research & Advisory unit • UNESCO academic chair Small Island Developing States • International SIDS Conference 4-7 March • Knowledge Zone Curaçao

  7. Therefore… • Timing could not be better… • Need for learning, sharing, networking… • THANK YOU for the invitation!

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