Islamic Foundation for Science, Technology and Development (IFSTAD)
Fondation islamique pour la science, la technologie et le développement (FISTED)
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Founded
1979-05-08 Fez Morocco
History
8-12 May 1979, Fez (Morocco), at 10th K-XF4192 - Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), following proposals and recommendations of 2nd F-XF4974 - Islamic Summit of Kings and Heads of States and Governments, 22-24 Feb 1974, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), and Resolution 6/5-E of 5th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, 21-25 Jun 1974, Kuala Lumpur. Director General took office 1 Jul 1981, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia); 1st meeting of Scientific Council, 8-10 May 1982, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). A subsidiary organ of C-XC4129 - Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Superseded Islamic Science Foundation. Ceased activities, 7 Apr 1997.
Aims
Promote scientific and technological research, in particular its applications in the Muslim world; encourage Islamic cooperation and coordination in the field; ensure integration of science and technology by Muslim States into their socio-economic plans and objectives; provide advisory services and scientific studies.
Events
6 past events available with paid subscription only.Activities
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Governing Board (previously called Scientific Council), consisting of 13 members appointed by Foreign Ministers Conference for 3-year (renewable) terms. Executive Committee of 5 members, elected by the Governing Board. Director General. Consultative committees. Regional Office in Islamabad (Pakistan).
Finance
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UIA Org ID
XF8780
Last News
1998
** UN SDGs are linked to the subject classification.
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