Scientific Research in Developing Countries: Building a New Future
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Alexandria — the TWAS, the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World, convened its 10th General Conference, its 17th General Meeting, and concurrently, the Third World Network of Scientific Organizations (TWNSO) held its executive board meeting and 9th General Assembly entitled “Scientific Research in Developing Countries: Building a New Future” on 2-6 September in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria and Director of the TWAS Arab Regional Office (ARO), all members of the two academies, and distinguished scholars from the developing and developed worlds participated in the conference. Participants discussed building a better future for scientific research in the developing world. On this occasion, Dr. Ismail Serageldin was awarded the TWAS Medal of the 10th general conference of the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World for his scientific achievements in sustainable development in the developing world. Since 1996, the Academy has been awarding "TWAS Medal Lectures" to some of its members in recognition of their achievements in their fields of research.
It is worth mentioning that the BA hosts the ARO- one of five regional offices throughout the world- chaired by Dr. Ismail Serageldin and managed by the BA Center for Special Studies and Programs. TWAS-ARO (48 members) develops the activities of TWAS and all its affiliated institutions.