ISTIC

Inspired by the 2005 Doha Plan of Action and adopted during the Second South Summit of the Group of 77 and China in Qatar, ISTIC was launched in May 2008, as an international platform for South-South cooperation in science, technology and innovation. ISTIC has come a long way since then. For more than a decade, it has left a big footprint.

The year 2021 was a very important year for ISTIC, one in which the organization prepared itself for the next major step in its journey. The Centre completed its independent review and focused on the renewal process of its Agreement.

ISTIC also finalised the strategy that will guide it into the next phase of its establishment in 2021. This Strategic Plan sets out a vision for ISTIC’s evolution over the next six years, responding to a changing development landscape and the evolving needs of its partners. It builds on the lessons learned from its past evaluation and charts new routes forward for ISTIC, while also building on existing strength. This plan reinforces its commitment to working with Governments, civil society, and the private sectors as a catalyst and facilitator of support as mandated by the Malaysian Government and UNESCO. It will walk on a new path built on a strong legacy to achieve its aims, realise its ambitions and aspirations, and ensure the sustained success of this leading international organisation.