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Science, technology and innovation policy for Lebanon

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This comprehensive report addresses risk assessment and management capabilities of a policy that seeks to link socio-economic societal needs and qualified human resources available in Lebanon on identified priorities (chapter one).  The environment and agricultural sectors chapter aims to improve the management of energy, water, coastal regions and other natural resources by adopting an integrated, sustainable approach. The other chapters address the medical and public health sectors and the science, technology and industry sectors.

The report reflects the work of four task forces led by UNESCO consultant Peter Tindemans and involving 30 prominent Lebanese scientists as well as international experts. The Policy is published by the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS) of Lebanon.

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Themes Environment and ecosystems Health and health facilities Risk identification and assessment Economics of DRR Water Disaster risk management Social impacts and social resilience Critical infrastructure Food security and agriculture
Country and region Lebanon
Number of pages
226 p., bilingual English and French
Publication year
2006

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