COMSATS (Güneyde Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma için Bilim ve Teknoloji Komisyonu)

COMSATS (Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South)

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COMSATS, an intergovernmental organization established in 1994. Türkiye is among its members, represented by TÜBİTAK. The organization's mission is to promote the socio-economic development of developing countries through the application and use of science and technology. The Secretariat is located in Islamabad, Pakistan. Türkiye joined COMSATS in 2017, and the organization now has 27 member states.

Activities Conducted by COMSATS:

  • Exchange programs for scientists and academics among member states.
  • Providing scholarships for postgraduate students at Centers of Excellence and R&D institutions.
  • Offering consultancy services for technical project implementation in member countries.
  • Facilitating participation in joint technical cooperation projects through the COMSATS Centers of Excellence network.
  • Short-term training opportunities at COMSATS Centers of Excellence.
  • Providing scientists with access to an international discussion platform.
  • Financial, technical, and administrative support for international and regional workshops aligned with member states' needs to enhance visibility and foster technical cooperation.
  • Free membership in COMSATS’ advisory panel for selected experts in science and technology.
  • Facilitating technology transfer.
  • Access to COMSATS publications at no cost.
  • Granting access to COMSATS’ electronic database.

Contributions to Türkiye:

The COMSATS Centers of Excellence Network benefits Türkiye in areas such as collaborative technical projects and database access. Marmara Research Center (MAM) under TÜBİTAK is part of this network.

The network's functions include:

  1. Conducting advanced research and educational activities at national, regional, and international levels.
  2. Carrying out fundamental and applied research to address socio-economic challenges and environmental issues.
  3. Developing interdisciplinary research and modeling to find scientific solutions to global challenges for sustainable development.
  4. Providing scientific and technical services to the production and service sectors.

Publications and Information:

COMSATS publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, the "COMSATS Newsletter," aiming to enhance the visibility of scientific and technological activities in member states.

For more information about COMSATS, visit the official website: https://comsats.org.

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