This book summarizes, and highlights main messages from, a February 2007 Global Forum convened by the World Bank to discuss strategies, programs, and policies for building science, technology and innovation (STI) capacity to promote sustainable growth and poverty reduction in developing countries.

This book discusses the concept, planning, and implementation of capacity-building in the area of science and technology development. It addresses science and technology issues, strategies, and implications of capacity-building for Third World science policymakers.