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 The Higher Council
for Science and Technology
In affirmation of the vital role of science and technology in the sustainable
development of various economic sectors, it was decided to institutionalize
science and technology activities under a national umbrella that would set
science and technology policy, strategies, plans and programs. To this end the
Higher Council for Science and Technology was established in 1987 to build a
national science and technology base to contribute to the achievement of
national developmental objectives, through increasing awareness of the
significance of scientific research and development by providing the necessary
funding for such activity and directing R&D activity toward developmental
priorities. The Council was also entrusted with the establishment of specialized
centers for R&D activity where appropriate, and represents the kingdom in
regional and international S&T activities.
The HCST exercises the following powers and responsibilities in realization of
the objectives for which it was founded:
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Ratifying the general policy of science and technology in
the kingdom, defining its priorities, and drawing up the related programs
and plans as well as following up on their implementation and evaluation.
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Drawing up the strategies suitable for the development of
scientific and technological potential in the kingdom and providing the
scientific environment suitable to this purpose.
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Supporting the institutions and units of scientific and
technological research and providing the necessary funding for the support
of scientific and technological research as well as scientific and
technological services and activates in the kingdom.
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Participating in the supply and training of manpower and
technical potential for scientific and technological research institutions.
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Specifying conditions and requirements that should be
made available in accredited scientific centers of excellence and working
towards the assistance and development of such centers.
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Ratifying the principles and basis in accordance with
which the Council provides financial aid to scientific and technological
research, programs, services and activities so as to realize the aims of
national policy in these fields.
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Ratifying the annual budget and supervising its
application.
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Drawing up draft laws and regulations concerning the
Council.
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Representing the kingdom before Arab, regional and
international institutions and bodies concerned with science and technology.
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Undertaking scientific and technological cooperation and
concluding agreements related to scientific and technological research in
collaboration with local, Arab, Regional and international organizations.
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The Council may establish affiliated specialized centers
of scientific and technological research.
Looking into any other matters
the Council chooses to consider.
The General Secretariat of the Higher Council for Science through its
departments namely the Science and Technology Resources Development
Department, the (R&D) Projects Management Department and Administrative and
Finance Department. This is undertaken in accordance with the decisions
taken by the Higher Council as related to all fields of science and
technology activity. The General Secretariat also follows up on the
implementation and coordination of the activities that assist in enhancing
the endeavors of various economic sectors from the scientific and
technological angle. Such activities are usually undertaken at the
initiative of the Higher Council and its General Secretariat or through the
financial support of international institutions.
The Jordanian Government provides the Higher Council with an independent
budget through which the council supports research and development projects
and programs. This includes activities that contribute to strengthening the
channels of communication and increased coordination and cooperation between
various national institutions, thereby providing the basis for enhancing the
role of S&T in comprehensive development.
Website: www.hcst.gov.jo
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