Inter-Islamic Network on Nanotechnology

Transcription

1 Performance Report Inter- Network on INN Secretariat Imam Khomeini Blvd., Meshkindasht, Karaj, Iran Tel: , Fax: May 13, 2013 Masoud Hafezi CEO of INN

2 Introduction: Following the OIC charter, indicating the necessity of cooperation between the member states and "COMSTECH" Inspiring goals of promoting scientific cooperation under the auspices of Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) of the Organization of Cooperation (OIC ) Recalling resolution 25 of the 13th "COMSTECH" General Assembly Meeting held at Islamabad-Pakistan on 2-3 April 2008 approving in principle the proposals of the Republic of Iran to establish Inter- Network on. 2

3 Introduction With the aim of promoting cooperation and advancement in the fields of science and technology between member states of OIC. The Government of Republic of Iran as host member states of the Inter Network on (INN) has accepted to provide the required administrative, financial, and moral support to making INN a viable and successful institution of the COMSTECH 3

4 Official opening The Inter- Network on (INN) has been officially opened by H.E. Professor Atta-ur-Rahman, COMSTECH Coordinator General on 8th January 2012 with the presence of delegates of Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and some other governmental organizations.. 4

5 COMSTECH Inter- Network on (INN) Structure Policy Committee Financial Committee General Assembly Executive Committee Representatives of Member States Five Elected Members President Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Technical Committee Secretariat Staff

6 What we have done In the line with development of INN activities and promoting regional cooperation following initiatives have been done: Preparation of the draft of the Statute of INN. Holding the 1 th National Cooperation Conference on INN On 25 th October 2011 Participation in International Seminar on & Stakeholders in Pakistan on 28 Jan, 2013 Preparation of INN booklet. Participation in 5 th international nanotechnology festival (Iran Nano 2012). Arranging the General Assembly of INN and Workshop. Launching website and of INN. Receiving more than 35 completed membership forms from OIC countries scientists. Devising the Action Plan

7 What we have done Meeting with officials of regional organizations such as ECO, ISESCO, INSTP and CINVU in order to introducing INN. Meeting with the officials of other COMSTECH Networks located in I. R. of Iran for establishing multilateral cooperation. Participation in the events such as Awaking, Women Scientists of the World, COMSTECH Inter- Network on Science and Technology Parks, etc. in order to introducing INN. Correspondence with OIC Ministers of Science and Technology by Iranian Minister of Science, Research and Technology for introducing the Network and inviting them to applying as member Attending the Parliamentary Friendship Session of Indonesia and inviting Indonesian nanotechnology centers to cooperation with INN Holding sessions on application of nanotechnology in medicine, industry and agriculture with attendance of related scientists Correspondence with ambassadors in Countries for introducing INN Interaction with COMSTECH 7

8 What we have done Devising the Action Plan Holding First General Assembly, Workshop and Seminar Establishment of Executive Committee Establishment of Policy, Financial and Technical committees Study on nano needs of INN Networked Member States Planning workshops, training courses, consultative services according to evaluated needs of member states Close cooperation with member states in technical fields 8

9 Conclusion Inter- Network on is a good opportunity for Countries to access to the latest knowledge of nanotechnology; so, active participation at the Network s activities will help the member states to be updated on this field of technology and to utilize it in the best way. 9

10 10