Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:33:04 +0000 By Simon Muntemba GOVERNMENT has expressed support for the continuity of the International Basic Sciences Programme (IBSP) at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Zambia’s ambassador to France Humphrey Chibanda said that there was need for Zambia to refocus on the International Basic Sciences programme so as to achieve the agenda 2030. The IBSP which has been in existence since 2005 is an instrument for reinforcing international or intergovernmental cooperation for strengthening national capacities in science, sharing scientific knowledge, promoting Science Education and reducing the divide in the basic sciences. And in view of limited financial resources, the Internal Oversight Service of UNESCO recommended to Member States to either discontinue or to refocus the programme after an evaluation of the programme it conducted. Speaking at the tenth intersessional meeting of Executive board members in preparation for the two hundred and second of the Executive Board held […]
