Support to Research and Technological Development & Innovation (Jordan)
EU Contribution: € 5 million
Objectives: boost Jordan’s scientific and technological capacities.
Examples of actions:
- Institutional Strengthening of the Higher Council for Science and Technology, in its role of national contact point for the EU funded programs for research;
- Establish three Technology Transfer Units;
- Finance two funding opportunities (start-ups grant and research grant) to encourage start-ups in innovation-based business activities and research with potential technology development.
For further information:
- Higher Council for Science and Technology
Project Management Unit
Tel: +962-6-5345394 Ext. 21
Fax: +962-6-5346583
Web: www.srtd-eujo.org - Jordan Enterprise
www.jedco.gov.jo/srtd.html
How to benefit from this program: Jordanian universities and other bodies involved in scientific research may apply (see contact) to participate in international research networks and projects, and in particular to participate in EU research consortia.
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I would like to be brief and thank Europa Jaratona program for its achievments in Jordan.
On: E-TVET reform (Jordan)
It is good to hear that there is someone who really cares about our historical monuments. While reading the article, I was hoping to find so many Tunisian names to make sure that, also, in our country there are people who are hell-bent on preserving what is left of a glorious history. Tunisia, thanks to its location, welcomed many civilizations whose leaders built huge and glorious buildings. Not only in cities near the shores, but also in the far west cities like Sbitla, Kasserin...
I believe that in order to save the surviving monuments, there should be a campaign to make Tunisians aware of the significance of such a loss if those buildings become ruins.
On: Initiatives to preserve Tunisian architecture
I have read this article with cautious and i was not happy of the approaches being written due i guess to lack of real understanding of current environmental issues we are facing. The problem of pollution will not be tackled only through fundings bec most of the money used is not appropriately used and if ever used we seek the traditional methods the old fashion way. We need to look at alternatives , less costs , better and more sustainable output. Waste problems are derived from mass consumerism and lack of understanding of what our lives should mean to us as far as human values and choices we should take in life. Building waste water treatment is needed but what is more needed is eduation and awereness and return to ethics and values. We can keep dumping money on projects but who would assure me that our resources are being well taken care of and not depleted in a fast way? Where is the concept of sustainibility?
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