Science and know-how ministers from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) highlighted the necessity for governments to develop coordinated approaches to harness the alternatives of latest and rising applied sciences whereas higher managing future dangers.
A press launch issued on the OECD’s web site following a two-day ministerial assembly held in Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday stated that representatives from over 50 nations “agreed on the need for policies to foster the development of and adaptation to technologies such as neurotechnology, synthetic biology and quantum technology.”
“In their final declaration, ministers called for transformative Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policies to accelerate sustainability transitions and embedding shared values in international cooperation and technology governance,” the discharge stated.
“The OECD has helped shape digital policy agendas for decades through evidence-based recommendations and extensive multilateral and multi-stakeholder cooperation,” OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann stated.
“Ministers have reaffirmed the key role for the OECD in supporting policymakers with evidence-based analysis to design and implement transformative policies, reinforcing shared values in international governance, and promoting diversity and accessibility for careers in research and innovation,” Cormann added. 

Ministers additionally referred to as on the OECD to develop instruments for monitoring schooling and coaching to advertise expertise, inclusivity, mobility and careers in analysis and innovation. This contains launching a brand new observatory on analysis and innovation careers.
Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır additionally joined the OECD assembly, sharing the video of the message delivered to his counterparts on his social media account on X, previously Twitter.
In his handle, he highlighted the significance of STI, highlighting that it’s a “substantial cross-cutting enabler that fosters prosperity for countries and ensures parameters for the overall and collective well-being of the global community.”
“In today’s swiftly evolving technological landscape, it is crucial to address the issue of concentrated technological power held by specific nations and corporations. Concentration undermines the democratic principle of equal opportunity, impeding innovation and negatively affecting creativity,” Kacır stated.
“As global and national stakeholders, we need to remain vigilant in removing barriers to accessing knowledge and technology, fostering an environment of openness and cooperation.”
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