The purpose of this advisory note was to present some of the issues important and relevant for the UNDP’s support of projects with a high science and technology component and make specific recommendations. The paper noted how little systematic work has been done to understand the complex processes of the interaction between science, technology and development, especially few empirical studies.

Sources:

Oldham, C.H.G., A. McKnight, R. Turner & J. Townsend (1972) Science, Technology and Development: The role of the UNDP. A Paper prepared for the Advisory Panel on Programme Policy. Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK