Science and Technology Information Management conference concludes

By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu,
May 11: International
Conference on “Science and Technology Information Management System:
Practices and Experiences” held in Kathmandu concluded with the adoption
of a significant resolution aimed at advancing Science and Technology
information management systems in developing countries.

The
conference, which took place from May 7-9, brought together delegates from
governments, academic institutions, and research organizations in countries
such as Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, and
Pakistan.

The
event was co-organized by the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
and the Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other
Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre), New Delhi.

The
event served as a platform for sharing knowledge, addressing common challenges,
and discussing solutions for improving research collaboration, innovation, and
sustainable development through effective S&T information management, Dr.
Rabindra Dhakal, secretary of the NAST stated.

Key themes programme included the importance
of regional and international cooperation, the integration of emerging
technologies like AI and big data, and the promotion of open access and
data-sharing frameworks to increase research visibility and inclusivity.

The
Kathmandu Resolution, adopted unanimously by the delegates, outlines several
key recommendations, including the establishment of a knowledge-sharing
network, capacity building and training programs, the development of national
S&T information policies, and the promotion of collaborative research
portals. It also emphasizes the need for public-private partnerships and the
mobilization of resources for sustainable development.

The
resolution will be presented to governments and relevant bodies for
consideration, aiming to strengthen the role of S&T information systems in
supporting evidence-based decision-making and innovation for sustainable
development in the Global South, secretary Dhakal stated.

On this occasion,
Minister Mr. Prithvi Subba Gurung mentioned that information technology defines
the success of society and that the information system is the engine of
national development. He further stated that the government gives high priority
to the development of this sector.

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