
Scientific Research and Innovation in achieving Sustainable Development |
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Sunday, 08 May 2011 07:27 |
Under the auspices of His Excellency; Minister of National Economy, Dr. Hassan Abu Libdeh, Palestine Academy for Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Ministries of National Economy, Education and Higher Education, held and organized a workshop entitled “Scientific research and innovation in achieving sustainable development” on 16 May 2010 at the headquarters of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Al-Bireh.
Dr. Fahoum shalabi from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, stressed on the need to find a relationship between the Palestinian universities and institutions of the national economy and stated that cooperation, currently between the latter does not live up to the expectation of both. Dr. Imad Khatib, PALAST Secretary General, stressed on the need for integration and creates a common benefit of all sectors in order to benefit the economy and welfare of the society as we are facing challenges that require us to unite and to cooperate together. Al-Khatib noted the two initiatives taken by PALAST; the establishment of the Observatory for Science, Technology and Innovation and reactivation of the National Science Fund, where Mr. Fae’q Hussein discussed in the second session of the workshop discussing the role of PALAST in the promotion of scientific research and innovation, taking into consideration that these initiatives were submitted to the Council of Ministers. The first session headed by Mr. Ziad Karablieh from the MoE, Mr. Aziz Alasa and Miss Nesreen Taher discussed the role of scientific research in the development of the Palestinian industrial sector and its relationship with scientific research centers. As a representative of the Palestinian Federation of Industries Eng. Ayman Sobeih discussed the cooperation between scientific research centers and industries to promote and support scientific research and innovation in the Palestinian industrial sectors. Dr. Awad Abu Alia from the Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries spoke about innovation and creativity in the pharmaceutical sector. The second session headed by Dr. Fahoum Chalabi, Dr.Suleiman Khalil from AlNajah National University discussed how research centers in the Palestinian universities may support scientific research and relate it to national innovation. |
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