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Cyprus
BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE GOVERNANCE OF SCIENCE IN CYPRUS
The organisations involved in science and research policy development in Cyprus are:
Planning Bureau: The Government agency engaged in the formulation of strategy, the identification of objectives and the introduction of policy measures to promote research activities in Cyprus;
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism: Responsible for the «Programme for the Creation of New Enterprises of High Technology and Innovation through the Institution of Business Incubators», through which new high-tech and innovative enterprises are created. The Ministry is also responsible for the forthcoming creation of a Science & Technology Park for business incubators, research centres, start-up companies, and institutions of tertiary education;
Research Promotion Foundation: A non-profit organisation established by the Government of Cyprus to serve as the national organisation for the promotion of scientific and technological research in Cyprus, through the development, implementation and management of all national research programmes.
SUMMARY REVIEW & OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION CYPRUS - BELARUS
The Agreement on Long-term Economical, Scientific&Technical and Industrial Cooperation, concluded by Cyprus and Belarus in 1997, constitutes the legal basis for S&T cooperation between two countries. Article 8 of the Agreement implies the creation of Intergovernmental Commission for programs of S&T cooperation forming and coordination.
There are specific programmes for collaboration between Cypriot and foreign researchers in the area of human potential, for the transfer of knowledge and experience of foreign researchers through their participation in research activities conducted for the benefit of Cypriot research organizations. Another aim is the creation of long-term cooperation networks between Cyprus research units and foreign researchers for future participation in national and European Programmes - see the Cyprus' Mobility Portal under «Where can I find more information» below.
There are opportunities for science and research cooperation between Cyprus and Belarus through the participation in European programmes. Cyprus participates in all EU re¬search related programmes, such as the EU's 7th Framework Programme for Research & Tech¬nological Development, COST, the European Science Foundation including EUROCORES. The National ContactPointsfortheabovementionedprogrammes,whichareresponsiblefor providing support and information services, are employed by the Research Promotion Foundation
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