Member Countries
All the developing countries may join the NAM S&T Centre as its members. The present membership of the Centre is 44, as below:
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Afghanistan |
Algeria |
Argentina |
Bangladesh |
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Bhutan |
Bolivia |
Burkina Faso |
Cambodia |
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Colombia |
Congo |
Cuba |
Cyprus |
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Egypt |
Ethiopia |
Gabon |
Guyana |
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India |
Indonesia |
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 Kenya |
 Korea DPR |
 Lebanon |
 Malawi |
 Malaysia |
 Malta |
 Mauritius |
 Myanmar |
 Nepal |
 Nicaragua |
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 Peru |
 Serbia |
 South Africa |
 Sri Lanka |
 St. Lucia |
 Syria |
 Tanzania |
 Togo |
 Uganda |
 Vietnam |
 Zambia |
 Zimbabwe |
Focal Points
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Name of Focal Point and Address |
E-mail / Phone / Fax |
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Sayed Murtaza Delliry, Ministry of Foregin Affairs, Malak Azghar Road,
Kabul, AFGHANISTAN
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E-mail:
murtaza.delliry@mfa.gov.af |
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Prof. Mohamed Gherras, General Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Chemin Doudou Mokhtar - Den Akroum,Alger, ALGERIA
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E-mail:
mgherras@mesrs.dz |
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Dr. Eduardo Hernán CHARREAU, President, National Council of Scientific and Technological Research (CONICET), Avda. Rivadavia 1917 - CP C1033AAJ, Cdad. de Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
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E-mail:
presidencia@conicet.gov.ar |
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Mr. Sheikh Md. Wahid-uz-Zaman, Secretary, Ministry of Science and Information & Communication Technology, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dacca, BANGLADESH
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E-mail: most@bangla.net Ph. (+880 -2) 8616144 Fax: (+880‑2) 7169606 |
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Ms. Nima Ome, Director, Department of Multilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
PO Box: 103,
Gyalyong Tshokhang,
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E-mail: nome@mfa.gov.bt Ph. (+975 - 2) 323297 |
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H.E. Mr. Ernesto Araníbar Quiroga, Ambassador,
Permanent Mission of Bolivia to the United Nations, New York 10017, U. S. A.
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E-mail: bolivia@un.int Ph: (+1-212) 6828132 / 6828133 / 6824113 Fax: (+1-212) 6874642 |
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Prof. Basile L. GUISSOU,
Director General,
National Centre for Scientific Research
and Technology (CNRST), |
E-mail: dg.cnrst@fasonet.bf, dg@cnrst.bf |
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Mr. Ven Keahak,
Chief,
Office of Science Technical and Technology, Technical Industrial
Department (MIME), |
E-mail: keahakven@yahoo.com |
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Dr. Juan Francisco Miranda, Director General, Columbian Institute for the Development of Science & Technology (COLCIENCIAS), Transversal 9A Bis No. 132-28 Bogotá, D.C., COLOMBIA
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E-mail: jfgarcia@colciencias.gov.co Ph: (+571-1) 6258480 / 2169800 Ext. 2219 Fax: (+571-1) 6250553
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H.E. Mr. Balumuene Nkuna Francois,Ambassador,Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo,B 3/61, Safdarjung (Main Road), New Delhi-110 029, INDIA
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E-mail: fxyeba@hotmail.com, CongoEmbassy@yahoo.co.in Ph: (+91-11) 51660976 Fax: (+91-11) 51663152 |
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Dr. Jorge Luis Fernandez Chamero, Rapporteur, NAM S&T Centre and Director, International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA), Ave 17 #5008 e/50 y 52 Playa, Capitolio Nacional, La Habana 12400, CUBA
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E-mail: chamero@citma.cu Ph. (+537) 8858992 / 8670606 / 8603411 Ext.1167/1291 Fax: (+537) 238863 |
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H.E. Mr. Andreas Zenonos, High Commissioner, High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus, 67, Jor Bagh, New Delhi – 11003, INDIA
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E-mail: delhihc@mfa.gov.cy Ph: (+91-11) 24697503 / 24697508 Fax: (+91-11) 4628828 |
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Prof. Dr. Mohsen Mahmoud Shoukry,
Vice-President, NAM S&T Centre and
101 Kasr Al Aini Street, Cairo, EGYPT
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E-mail: mohsenshoukry@hotmail.com Ph. (+202) 27921308 (O) 2913480 (Res) Fax: (+202) 27921270 Mobile: 0020105057421 |
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Dr. Zerihun Kebede, Director General, Ethiopian Science and Technology Agency, Post Box No. 2490, Ethiopian S&T Agency, Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
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E-mail: comm@estc.gov.et Ph: (+251-1) 5511344 Ext. 201 Fax: (+251-1) 5518829 |
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Pr. Daniel Franck IDIATA, Commissaire Général,, National Centre for Scientific Research and Technology (CENAREST), B.P. 842,
Libreville, GABON |
E-mail: danial-franc.idiata@igraduate.net Ph: (+241) 06611524 / 07543915 |
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Dr. Suresh S. Narine, Ph.D., Director, Institute of Applied Science & Technology, University Campus, Turkeyen, Post Box No. 101050, Greater Georgetown S.A., GUYANA
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E-mail: iast@networksgy.com / suresh.narine@ualberta.ca Ph: (+592) 2224214 Fax: (+592) 2224229 |
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Dr. T. Ramasami,
Vice-President, NAM S&T Centre and
Department of Science & Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi, INDIA
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E-Mail: dstsec@nic.in Ph. (+91-11) 26511439 / 26510068 Fax: (+91-11) 26863847 |
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Prof. Carunia Mulya Firdausy,
President, NAM S&T centre and
Ministry of Research & Technology, Government of Indonesia,
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E-mail: dep-dm@ristek.go.id / firdausy@cbn.net.id Ph. (+62-21) 3169119 / 3102513Fax: (+62-21) 3102674
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Dr. M. Molanejad, Director of International Cooperation,
Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST)
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E-mail:
mmolanezhad@yahoo.com
Ph: (+98) (21) 8-828051/7
Fax: (+98) (21) 8824241
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Dr. Ali H. Khudhair, Director General, Planning & Follow-Up Directorate, Ministry of Science and Technology, Baghdad, IRAQ
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E-mail:
int.relations.div@most.gov.iq /
pInfol@mostiraq.com
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Prof. Cripus M. Kiamba, CBS, MBS, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Jogoo House `B', Harambee Avenue, PO Box 9583-00200,
Nairobi, KENYA
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E-mail:
ps@scienceandtechnology.go.ke,
Ph. (+254) 020 318581 Fax: (+254) 020 251991 s |
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Dr. Pak Sung Chae, Director, International Bureau for Science and Technology, Academy of Sciences, Moranbong Dstrict, Kin-maul 1- Dong, Pyongyang, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF KOREA
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E-mail: dprk194899@yahoo.com Ph: (+850-2) 3818111 / 3818544 Fax: (+850-2) 3812100 / 3814410
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Prof. Mouďn Hamzé, Secretary General, National Council for Scientific Research, Post Box No.11-8281, Riad El Solh 1107, 2260 Beirut, LEBANON
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E-mail: sg@cnrs.edu.lb / hamze@cnrs.edu.lb
Ph: (+961-1) 822665 / 840260
Fax: (+961-1) 822639 / 822842
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Mr. Henry F. Mbeza,
Director, |
E-mail: hmbeza@yahoo.co.uk / hmbeza@mistmw.org Ph: (+265) 01 – 776077 (O) 770455 (D) Cell: (+265) – 08 – 345913
Fax: (+265) 01 - 774778
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Dr. Ravichandran Moorthy,
Principal Assistant Secretary, Level 1-7, Block C5, Parcel C, Federal Government Administrative Centre, 62502 Putrajaya, MALAYSIA
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E-mail: ravi@mosti.gov.my Ph: (+603) 88858000 (Gen)
Fax: (+603) 88886070 / 88889000
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Joanna Pullicino, M. Phil., Executive Secretary, Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST), Villa Bighi, Bighi, Kalkara CSP 12, MALTA
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E-Mail:
jpullicino@mcst.org.mt / joanna.pullicino@mcst.org.mt Fax: (+356-21) 660341 |
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Mr. Ali Mansoor Financial Secretary,
Ministry of Finance and Economic Development,
Government Centre,
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Email:amansoor@mail.gov.mu / moeps@mail.gov.muPh: (+230) 2011146 Fax: (+230) 2110096
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Dr. Ko Ko Oo, Director General, Ministry of Science & Technology, 6, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road,Yangon, MYANMAR
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E-mail:dae.myatom@mptmail.net.mm / most18@myanmar.com.mm Ph. (+951) 664233 Fax: (+951) 650685
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Prof. Dr. Hom Nath Bhattarai, Vice-Chancellor, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, GPO Box No. 3323, Khumaltar, Lalitpur, NEPAL
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E-mail: hbhattarai@mail.com.np / ronast@mos.com.np Ph: (+977-1) 5547718 / 5547720 Fax: (+977-1) 5547713 |
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Esmeralda López, Secretary General,
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry,
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E-mail: secretario.general@magfor.gob.ni Ph: (+505) 2760200 / 2760204
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Dr. O. P. Obande, Director, Planning, Research and Statistics Federal Ministry of Science and Technology,
Federal Secretariat, Phase I, Abuja, NIGERIA
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E-mail: opobande@yahoo.com / pobande@fmst.gov.ng Ph: (+234-9-) 6720186 / 6720180; (+234) 803-7868480 Fax: (+234-9) 5233397 |
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Mr. Amjad Hussain, Joint Scientific Adviser, Ministry of Science and Technology, Scientific and Technological Research Division, Room No. 415, 4th Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex, Sector F-5/1, Sir Agha Khan Road, Near Mariott Hotel,
Islamabad,
PAKISTAN |
E-mail: dsahrd@comsats.net.pk
Fax: (+92‑51) 9204711 |
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Dr. Augusto Mellado Mendez, Presidente, Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia (CONCYTEC), Calle del Comercio No. 197, San Borja, Lima, PERU
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E-mail: amellado@usmp.edu.pe Ph. (+51-1) 2251150 (O) Fax: (+51-1) 2251150-111
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Dr. Viktor Nedović, Assistant Minister, Department of International Scientific & Technological Cooperation, Ministry of Science, 22/IV Nemanjina Street 11000 Belgrade, SERBIA
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E-mail: info@nauka.sr.gov.yu Ph: (+381-11) 3616589 / 3631677
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Ms. Lindiwe FLNW Lusenga, General Director, Multilateral Cooperation and Africa, Department of Science & Technology, P/Bag X894, Pretoria 0001, SOUTH AFRICA
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E-mail: Lindiwe.Lusenga@dst.gov.za Ph: (+27-12) 8436374 Fax: (+27-12) 6810094
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Prof. Nalini Ratnasiri, Chairperson,
National Science and Technology Commission
(NASTEC), |
E-mail: chnastec@sltnet.lk
Ph:
(+94 11)
2685141 / 2682498
Fax: (+94 11)
2683755
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Hon. Dr. Rufina Fredrick, Permanent Secretary, Ministry
of Education, Human Resource Development, Youth & Sports,
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E-mail: rufred@hotmail.com Ph: (+758) 4685206 |
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H. E. Mr. Fahd Salim,
Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic
D-5/8, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi ‑ 110 057, INDIA
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Ph: (+91-11) 26140233 / 26148298 /26142822 / 28063800/ 28063900 Fax: (+91-11) 26143107
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Dr. Hassan Mshinda, Director General, Tanzania Commission for Science & Technology (COSTECH) Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, Kijitonyama (Sayansi) COSTECH Building, Dar-es-Salaam, TANZANIA.
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E-mail: dg@costech.or.tz Ph: (+255-22) 2700750 / 2775315 Fax: (+255-22) 2775314 / 2775313
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Mme Nadou LAWSON-MENSAH, Directrice Générale, Institut National De la Recherche Scientifique, Ministčre De L’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche, B.P. 2240 - Lome, TOGO
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Dr. Peter Ndemere,Executive Secretary,Uganda National Centre for Science & Technology,Plot 10, Kampala Road,Uganda House, 11th Floor, PO Box 6884,Kampala, UGANDA
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E-mail:
uncst@starcom.co.ug
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Mr. Thach Can, Director General, Department of International Relations, Ministry of Science and Technology, 39, Tran Hung Dao Street, Hanoi, VIETNAM
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E-mail: thachcan@most.gov.vn Ph: (+84-4) 8228874 / 9439192 Fax: (+84-4) 9439987 / 8252733
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Dr. Buleti Nsemukila, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science Technology, Post Box No. 50464,
Lusaka, ZAMBIA |
E-mail:
bgnsemukila@mstvt.gov.zm Fax: (+260-1) 252089/252951
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Prof. Francis P. Gudyanga,Chairman,Research Council of Zimbabwe,Office of the President and the Cabinet, PO Box CY294, Bank Chambers Building, Causeway, Harare, ZIMBABWE
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E-Mail:
francispgudyanga@hotmail.com
Ph: (+263-4) 369407-8
Fax: (+263-4) 369409
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Membership Benefits
Scientific benefits and Privileges to the Member Countries of the
NAM S&T Centre
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As a member of the Governing Council of the NAM S&T Centre, a member country participates in various policy decisions, such as establishing the guidelines for the working of the Centre, considering and adopting the work programme and budget of the Centre and examining and approving the reports of the Director of the Centre.
- The member country receives total financial support for international travel, boarding/lodging and per diem allowance to its one nominee for participation in each of the seminars, workshops, training courses etc. organised by the Centre. Additional nominees are also given free local hospitality, provided they arrange their international fare and also pay a nominal participation fee to the Centre. Registration Fees levied by the host institutions are waived off for the participants from the member country sponsored by the NAM S&T Centre.
- The member country receives support under the ‘NAM S&T Centre Research Fellowship’ scheme towards international fare for travel of its one specialist for affiliation with an institution in another member country in an area of mutual interest, provided the cost towards local hospitality, transport etc. is met by the host institution.
- The member country receives support under the ‘Joint NAM S&T Centre – ICCBS Fellowship Programme’ towards international fare and local hospitality, e.g. furnished accommodation and an out-of-pocket allowance @US$200 per month for affiliation of a scientist on competitive basis with the laboratories of the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) (H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and Dr. Panjwani Centre for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research), University of Karachi, Pakistan for joint research and training for a duration of up to 3 months.
- The member country receives support under the ‘Joint NAM S&T Centre – ZMT Bremen Fellowship’ towards international fare and monthly allowance @€1000 to cover accommodation, meals etc. for affiliation of a scientist on competitive basis with the Centre for Tropical Marine Ecology (Zentrum für Marine Tropenökologie - ZMT), Bremen, Germany to conduct joint research in Tropical Coastal Marine Ecology and Biogeochemistry for a duration of up to 3 months.
- The member country may access the vast information and data base created by the NAM S&T Centre on experts and professionals in various subjects in different countries for use in transfer of technology, establishing international collaboration and undertaking joint projects.
- The member country receives free printed copies of the Centre’s quarterly Newsletter, which provides information on important scientific events, achievements and discoveries specifically in the developing world and also on various activities of the NAM S&T Centre.
- The member country may disseminate the information on its S&T developments and any scientific announcements on the Centre’s website www.namstct.org as also in the Centre’s Newsletter free of cost.
- The member country may procure copies of various priced publications of the Centre at a heavily discounted rate over the catalogue price for dissemination to its scientists and scientific institutions.
- The NAM S&T Centre facilitates the organisation of training and hands-on courses for the scientists of the member country in another country on payment basis.
- A scientific institution or agency designated by the member country may host and organize scientific activities jointly with the NAM S&T Centre on a cost-sharing basis, which provides not only an international exposure to the host institution but also a scope for establishing scientist-to-scientist contact and bilateral collaborative relations.
Funding & Subscription
The primary source of revenue for the Centre is the yearly subscription
received from its member countries.
The current yearly rate of subscription as laid down by the Governing Council of the Centre is US$10,000 for the member states, except for the least developed countries (LDC) and the countries with GDP less than US$10b, which are required to pay only US $5,000.
Membership Form
ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, GREETING:
WHEREAS the Statute of the Centre for Science and Technology of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries and Other Developing Countries was adopted at New York on the Fourth day of February in the year one thousand nine hundred and eighty five, which Statute is reproduced word for word in the Annexure to this document;
AND WHEREAS it is fit and expedient to confirm and ratify the aforesaid Statute;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN that the Government of ................................ having seen and considered the said Statute, do hereby confirm and accede to the same. The Government of ......................... further declares that it accepts the provisional application of the Statute of the Centre pending its formal entry into force.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, ......................... (Head of .........................) have signed these Presents and affixed hereunto my seal at ......................... this the ......................... day of ......................... of the year two thousand and ......................... A.D.
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HEAD OF.........................