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Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Şeker, president of TÜBA attended the “Science20 Inception Meeting” held within the scope of Science20 (S20).

A memorandum of understanding was signed between TÜBA and the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences to provide the ground for the developing new cooperation possibilities.

TÜBA President, Professor Muzaffer Şeker, emphasized the importance of science in a joint paper published by the Science-20 (S-20) working group of the national science academies of the G20 countries. The paper, which includes 41 studies in total, was published in December 2022 in connection with the G8 and G20 summits held in 18 different years and countries from 2005 to 2022. In the introductory article, Professor Şeker highlighted the issues of inequality in education, environmental pollution, unfair income distribution, and the destruction of cultural values as significant problems facing the world. He also emphasized the importance of the formation of the G8 and G20 in addressing these issues and said that it is necessary for developing countries to be included in the solution-finding process. He noted that the G20 platform does not have decision-making power but it is an important opportunity for many developing countries to have their voices heard in the world, and that the S20 meetings are crucial in this regard as they provide an opportunity for scientists to convey their findings to decision-makers.

TÜBA has published two works titled "Millî Teknoloji Hamlesi: Toplumsal Yansımaları ve Türkiye'nin Geleceği" (National Technology Initiative: Social Reflections and Türkiye's Future) and its English edition "National Technology Initiative: Social Reflections and Türkiye's Future." The works extensively cover the multidimensional aspects of the National Technology Initiative in 37 chapters, presenting Türkiye’s technology-driven national development efforts from the perspective of scientists and reflecting their primary source opinions. The book conveys the strategic support given to R&D investments and scientific activities, which contribute to the positive development of Türkiye’s international competitiveness in technology. The work focuses on individual, institutional, and societal interactions, showcasing examples of the national technology leap, the academic perspectives of scientists, and the practices of institutions contributing to the National Technology Initiative.

Sudan Committee consisting of academicians from Bahri University visited TÜBA President Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Şeker.