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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND GENDER: AN INTERNATIONAL REPORT
Eduardo Martinez *
*Science and Technology Studies & Strategic PlanningUNESCO SC/PSD Division1 rue Miollis (B6.33)75015 Paris, FranceTel. (33) 1-45684075, 4164; Fax (33) 1-4568 [email protected]
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IRSTGBACKGROUND
a. The IRSTG is an ongoing technical study
b. UNESCO coordinates an inter-institutional collaborative process
c. The IRSTG incorporates substantive, technical inputs from relevant institutions involved in science, technology and gender studies and policy worldwide.
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IRSTGSome Partner Organizations
AAAS, ANWST, CYTED, EC, ECLAC, GenTeC, ICSU,INWES, OAS, OECD, RESGEST, SIDA/SAREC, UIS, TWOWS, WFEO, GAB/WIGSAT, WISENET
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IRSTGPROCESS
1. A worldwide consultation was carried out with relevant institutions involved in science, technology and gender studies and policy, aimed at elaborating, discussing, disseminating, and following-up the IRSTG
2. The International Report on Science, Technology and Gender was drafted, discussed and published
3. IRSTG Follow-up: Media dissemination, regional and national presentation and discussion forums, and follow-up studies.
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IRSTGIRSTG OBJECTIVES:
a. Produce a solid and rigorous report based on empirical research and data. The Report aims at being both a conceptual and analytical tool, and a framework for action (at a national and regional levels)
b. Elaborate a sound message and document addressed to national and international scientific and academic communities, promoting the dissemination and serious discussion of gender, S&T issues
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IRSTGIRSTG OBJECTIVES:
c. Policy recommendations focused on:- Gender in science and technology for development- Social awareness and public understanding of science, technology and gender- Education in science and technology- Scientific and technological research- Science and technology labour market- Information on science, technology and gender- Science, technology and gender strategies and policies
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IRSTGIRSTG Outline
0. Overview
1. Science & Technology Policy and Gender
2. Gender and Science & Technology Education
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IRSTGIRSTG Outline
3. Employment and Careers in Science & Technology
4. Women in Scientific and Technological Research
5. Information on Science, Technology and Gender: Data, Statistics and Indicators
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Annexes
1. Glossary: Science, Technology and Gender
2. Bibliography
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IRSTGFUTURE RESEARCH NEEDS on science, technology and gender
It seems important to develop a suitable framework and approaches regarding most urgent future research areas on science, technology and gender, including identifying some missing links, data gaps, key issues and critical shortcomings that should be addressed in the near future.
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IRSTGFUTURE RESEARCH NEEDS on science,
technology and gender
Examples of some issues: women participation in S&T (&R&D) top decision-
making career entry and exit points redesigning of workplace (childcare on premises) effects of short absences on a career span comparing different types of leave and its impact on
career structures (long service leave is a similar span to maternity leave yet there are no negative connotations with time of absence yet strident objections to maternity leave still exist)
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IRSTGFOLLOW-UP
In order to contribute building worldwide Science, Technology and Gender Equity, major social actors, including science and technology institutions, should work together and be mobilized at a global scale.
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IRSTGFOLLOW-UP
The road ahead: Thirteen Major Social Actors have been identified to actively participate in the dissemination, debate, fund raising, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Key Issues and Policy Recommendations of IRSTG Report. Each Agenda could encompass some policy recommendations, actions, specific initiatives, “to do” items, etc.
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IRSTGFOLLOW-UP
Major Social Actors:A. National, regional and local governments
(Ministries/National Councils of Science and Technology / R&D, Ministries of Education, Ministries of Labour)
B. ParliamentsC. S-T-G Coordinating networks, committees, and gender national
organismsD. Higher education institutions and faculties of sciences and
engineeringE. R&D centresF. Scientific associations, societies, academiesG. United Nations agencies
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H. International and regional inter-governmental organizations
I. International, regional and sub regional development banks
J. Multilateral and bilateral development-assistance organizations
K. NGOs – Nongovernmental organizationsL. FoundationsM. Major companies, private and publicN. The media
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IRSTGFOLLOW-UP
IRSTG dissemination and debate at regional and national levels
IRSTG should evolve and be periodically updated (constant work and improvement) and continue to be the collective product of a wide international institutional collaboration, prepared with the active partnership of specialists from numerous science, technology and gender related institutions worldwide, under the technical coordination of UNESCO's Science Policy and Sustainable Development Division (the Internet six-language version of the Report will be periodically updated).
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IRSTGFOLLOW-UP
IRSTG dissemination and debate at regional and national levels
The full English Report and Executive summaries of the Report have already been published in the six official languages of United Nations, i.e. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.Download them from:www.unesco.org/science/psd/focus/focus07/gender_rep.shtml www.unesco.org/science/psd/download/IRSTG-FULLversion.pdf
And it is expected that the full Report will also be published in those languages (Chinese, Arabic, Russian and Spanish translations will be available in March 2008).
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IRSTGFOLLOW-UP
IRSTG dissemination and debate at regional and national levels
National and regional forums will be organized to present, debate, disseminate and follow-up the IRSTG Report. Regional forums could be organized in: Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Arab region, Central Asia, South-East Asia, India, China, Oceania, North America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe.
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IRSTGFOLLOW-UP
Training at regional and national levels
National and regional training seminar-workshops will be organized to analyze and discuss the key issues and policy recommendations of the IRSTG Report. Regional events could be organized in: Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Arab region, Central Asia, South-East Asia, India, China, Oceania, North America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe.
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IRSTGTechnical Secretariat
Dr. Eduardo MartinezS&T Studies & Strategic PlanningScience Policy and Sustainable Development DivisionNatural Sciences SectorUNESCO1 rue Miollis75015 ParisFrance Tel.: +(33) (0) 1-4568 4075, 4164Fax: +(33) (0) 1-4568 [email protected]
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eduardo martinezscience and technology
studies & strategic planning
[email protected]: (33) 1-45684075
fax: (33) 1-45685827
1 rue Miollis75015 parisfrance
